Average salary in Bulgaria (2026)
The average gross salary in Bulgaria and what it is worth after tax, as monthly net take-home pay.
A typical full-time employee in Bulgaria earns about €1,315 gross per month, which is roughly €1,020 net after income tax and social contributions.
Advertisement
How salary is taxed in Bulgaria
Income tax in Bulgaria is a flat 10% on taxable income. Employees also pay social contributions of around 13.78% of gross salary. The standard VAT rate is 20%. For example, a gross salary of €1,315 per month leaves about €1,020 net, after €113 income tax and €181 in social contributions, an effective deduction rate of 22.4%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Bulgaria?
The figures above show the average gross monthly salary in Bulgaria and the net amount that remains after income tax and social contributions.
Is the average salary before or after tax?
The headline average is a gross figure. We also calculate the net (take-home) amount using the current income-tax and social-contribution rates for Bulgaria.
Average-salary figures are approximate, based on the latest available national data.
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026