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In the third quarter of the year, the average gross salary in Bulgaria reached 2,549 BGN (approximately 1,303.91 EUR), reflecting a 12% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy’s latest bulletin on income and living standards.
Sofia-city continues to lead in earnings, with the average gross salary there rising to 3,474 BGN (around 1,776.23 EUR), nearly a quarter higher than the national average. Other regions also saw notable growth, with Targovishte reporting a 19.6% increase, Silistra 18.7%, and Smolyan 17.2%. Household incomes for the quarter totaled 6,988 BGN (3,572.91 EUR), marking a 4.4% rise year-on-year.
Across Bulgaria, eight economic sectors reported average salaries above the national level, employing roughly one-third of the workforce. Leading the list is the “Creation and dissemination of information and creative products, telecommunications” sector, with an average of 5,512 BGN (2,818.24 EUR). This is followed by “Financial and insurance activities” at 3,716 BGN (1,899.96 EUR) and “Production and distribution of electricity, heat and gaseous fuels” at 3,539 BGN (1,809.46 EUR).
Other sectors exceeding the national average include “Professional activities and scientific research” at 3,460 BGN (1,769.07 EUR), “Public administration” at 3,088 BGN (1,578.87 EUR), and “Mining and quarrying” at 3,071 BGN (1,570.18 EUR). The education sector reported 2,780 BGN (1,421.39 EUR), while “Human health and social work” reached 2,584 BGN (1,321.18 EUR). These figures underline a broad-based growth in salaries across both the public and private sectors.
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On Tuesday, much of Bulgaria will remain under considerable cloud cover.
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected bacterial contamination and mold in several sandwiches distributed in schools during a series of inspections
Producers of basic food products in Bulgaria are warning that the continuing rise in fuel prices could soon be reflected in the cost of goods on the market.
As of March 16, 2026, Bulgaria’s major and complex dams hold a total of about 4,892.4 million cubic meters of water, which corresponds to roughly 74.85% of their overall storage capacity
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