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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Bulgaria 2024

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Bulgaria?


Average Monthly Salary
3,100 BGN
( 37,200 BGN yearly)

LOW
1,080
BGN
AVERAGE
3,100
BGN
HIGH
6,880
BGN
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria typically earns around 3,100 BGN. Salaries range from 1,080 BGN (lowest average) to 6,880 BGN (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining domain in Bulgaria exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Assistant Yard Manager3,050 BGN
Associate Analyst3,380 BGN
Associate Landman1,420 BGN
Auxiliary Equipment Operator1,260 BGN
Biomass Plant Technician1,510 BGN
Biomass Power Plant Manager4,460 BGN
Carbon Capture and Storage Specialist3,410 BGN
Chemical Plant Operator2,480 BGN
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer3,190 BGN
Chief Renewable Energy Officer5,770 BGN
Chief Sustainability Officer5,320 BGN
Completions Engineer2,960 BGN
Cost Controller2,150 BGN
Cost Engineer2,990 BGN
Crude Oil Marketing Representative3,270 BGN
Deep-sea Mining Engineer3,660 BGN
Dispatcher1,350 BGN
Distribution Manager4,280 BGN
Dragline Operator1,490 BGN
Driller Offsider1,100 BGN
Dump Truck Driver1,170 BGN
Electric and Gas Operations Manager6,970 BGN
Energy Advisor4,810 BGN
Energy Analyst4,250 BGN
Energy Auditor3,870 BGN
Energy Dispatch Director5,420 BGN
Energy Efficiency Auditor3,130 BGN
Energy Efficiency Consultant3,800 BGN
Energy Modeler3,140 BGN
Energy Policy Analyst3,030 BGN
Energy Storage Engineer3,240 BGN
Energy Technical Assistant1,840 BGN
Energy Technical Manager3,880 BGN
Energy Technical Support Manager3,620 BGN
Energy Technical Trainer2,650 BGN
Engineering Geologist5,380 BGN
Exploration Manager5,140 BGN
Field Safety Auditor3,570 BGN
Fluids Engineer2,980 BGN
Fuel Cell Engineer3,120 BGN
Fuel Cell Technician1,540 BGN
Fuels Handler1,420 BGN
Gas Compressor Operator1,340 BGN
Gas Distribution Plant Operator2,560 BGN
Gas Supply Manager4,780 BGN
Geologist5,280 BGN
Geophysicist5,870 BGN
Geothermal Engineer3,280 BGN
Geothermal Production Manager5,360 BGN
Geothermal Technician2,050 BGN
HSE Engineer2,940 BGN
HSE Officer1,850 BGN
HSE Supervisor2,220 BGN
HSEQ Administrator2,270 BGN
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineer3,620 BGN
Inspector2,880 BGN
Instructor2,620 BGN
Instrument Designer2,420 BGN
Lead Technical Field Advisor4,180 BGN
Lithium Ion Battery Engineer2,860 BGN
Logistics and Tool Coordinator2,580 BGN
Maintenance Engineer3,130 BGN
Maintenance Superintendent2,660 BGN
Material Controller2,100 BGN
Methane Detection and Mitigation Specialist2,980 BGN
Mine Engineer2,940 BGN
Mine Surveyor3,290 BGN
Mining Project Administrator2,830 BGN
Mining Project Assistant2,250 BGN
Mining Project Controls Consultant3,340 BGN
Mining Project Coordinator2,640 BGN
Mining Project Engineer2,990 BGN
Mining Project Manager3,960 BGN
Mining Site Manager4,200 BGN
Mining Team Leader3,260 BGN
Natural Gas Engineer3,410 BGN
NDT Technician1,900 BGN
Net Zero Energy Consultant4,190 BGN
Oil Service Unit Operator1,600 BGN
Oil Trader4,090 BGN
Oilwell Pumper1,180 BGN
Petroleum Engineer 3,550 BGN
Petroleum Geologist5,280 BGN
Petroleum Pump System Operator1,740 BGN
Petroleum Technician1,870 BGN
Photovoltaic Engineer3,370 BGN
Pipeline Technician1,170 BGN
Power Coordinator1,840 BGN
Power Plant Operations Manager6,150 BGN
Power Plant Operator2,540 BGN
Radio Operator1,370 BGN
Reliability Engineer2,930 BGN
Renewable Energy Consultant4,840 BGN
Renewable Energy Engineer3,410 BGN
Renewable Energy Policy Analyst3,620 BGN
Reservoir Engineer2,820 BGN
Risk Analyst3,760 BGN
Roughneck3,230 BGN
Scaffolder1,900 BGN
Shutdown Engineer2,480 BGN
Smart Grid Analyst3,450 BGN
Smart Grid Engineer3,270 BGN
Solar Energy Installation Manager4,460 BGN
Solar Energy Systems Engineer3,240 BGN
Solar Photovoltaic Installer1,910 BGN
Solar Thermal Technician1,880 BGN
Supply Operations Manager5,000 BGN
Sustainability Analyst3,960 BGN
Sustainability Architect3,880 BGN
Sustainability Specialist4,670 BGN
Sustainable Energy Consultant4,130 BGN
System Development Advisor3,540 BGN
Tanker Truck Driver1,180 BGN
Unconventional Oil and Gas Engineer3,340 BGN
Utility Operator1,670 BGN
Waste-to-Energy Specialist4,040 BGN
Wind Energy Project Manager4,280 BGN
Wind Farm Technician2,080 BGN
Wind Turbine Technician2,500 BGN


Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Bulgaria

Median and salary distribution Bulgaria Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,540 BGN or more
10% of people earn
2,930 to 3,540 BGN
20% of people earn
1,610 BGN or less
65% of people earn
1,610 to 2,930 BGN
Minimum Salary
1,080 BGN
Median
2,910 BGN
Maximum
6,880 BGN




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria range from 1,080 BGN (starting average salary) to 6,880 BGN (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 2,910 BGN, implying that half of the workforce in Bulgaria earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria earn less than 2,220 BGN, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 3,620 BGN, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,610 BGN to 2,930 BGN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,610 BGN mark, while 10% ranged from 2,930 BGN to 3,540 BGN. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 3,540 BGN or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Bulgaria costs anywhere from 16,600 BGN to 49,700 BGN and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Bulgaria

Salary comparison by gender Bulgaria Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Male
3,230 BGN
Female-8%
2,970 BGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Bulgaria for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Bulgaria

How much are annual salary increments in Bulgaria for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 7% granted to employees every 20 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Bulgaria Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Bulgaria / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Bulgaria is 4%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Bulgaria

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Bulgaria Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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46% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 54% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Bulgaria


18 BGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria is 18 BGN.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria is 6 BGN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Burgas3,230 BGN
Plovdiv3,490 BGN
Rousse3,170 BGN
Sofia3,620 BGN
Stara Zagora3,040 BGN
Varna3,360 BGN

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Bulgaria is 9% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
3,140 BGN
Public Sector+9%
3,440 BGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,910 BGN and 3,620 BGN. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Bulgaria ranges from 1,080 BGN to 2,220 BGN. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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