Minimum wage in Bulgaria

A statutory national minimum wage

Bulgaria has a statutory national minimum monthly wage, set by the Council of Ministers. It is now stated in euro, since Bulgaria adopted the euro in 2026.

Headline figure (second half of 2026)

620 EUR per month

Eurostat's gross, full-time monthly figure; 13th and 14th-month payments are spread over twelve months.

Roughly US$695 a month for a full-time worker, at exchange rates of 2026-10-09. This is a rough comparison only and does not show buying power.

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Who sets it

The Council of Ministers sets the minimum monthly wage by decree, after consulting the unions and employers' organisations in the tripartite council.

How it changes

It is usually set each year and takes effect on 1 January. A formula in the Labour Code ties it to the average wage and is meant to guide the annual decision.

Who is covered, and who is treated differently

It applies to all employees working full time under the Labour Code.
Collective agreements for sectors can set higher minimums.

What to watch for

The monthly figure is gross, before the employee's social-security contributions and income tax.

Understand the legal system first

Bulgaria belongs to the Civil law family. How pay is regulated depends on how the legal system makes and applies labour law.

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