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Guidance Counselor Average Salary in Bulgaria 2024

How much money does a person working as Guidance Counselor make in Bulgaria?


Average Monthly Salary
4,140 BGN
( 49,600 BGN yearly)

LOW
1,900
BGN
AVERAGE
4,140
BGN
HIGH
6,580
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 as Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria typically earns around 4,140 BGN. Salaries range from 1,900 BGN (lowest) to 6,580 BGN (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Guidance Counselor salaries in Bulgaria vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Guidance Counselor Pay Scale and Salaries in Bulgaria

Median and salary distribution Bulgaria Guidance Counselor monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,920 BGN or more
10% of people earn
3,440 to 3,920 BGN
20% of people earn
2,370 BGN or less
65% of people earn
2,370 to 3,440 BGN
Minimum Salary
1,900 BGN
Median
3,950 BGN
Maximum
6,580 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 for the position Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria range from 1,900 BGN (starting salary) to 6,580 BGN (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 3,950 BGN, half of the professionals who work as Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria earn less than 3,190 BGN, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 4,560 BGN while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 2,370 BGN to 3,440 BGN. About 20% of salaries are below the 2,370 BGN mark, while 10% fall within the range of 3,440 BGN to 3,920 BGN. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 3,920 BGN.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Guidance Counselor / Bulgaria

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
2,160 BGN
2 - 5 Years+34%
2,880 BGN
5 - 10 Years+48%
4,260 BGN
10 - 15 Years+22%
5,200 BGN
15 - 20 Years+9%
5,670 BGN
20+ Years+8%
6,130 BGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Guidance Counselor and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 2,160 BGN.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 2,880 BGN, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 4,260 BGN, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 5,200 BGN, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 5,670 BGN, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 6,130 BGN, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

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Salary Comparison By Education / Guidance Counselor / Bulgaria

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Guidance Counselor.

Bachelor's Degree
2,460 BGN
Master's Degree+57%
3,870 BGN
PhD+68%
6,480 BGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Guidance Counselor in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 2,460 BGN.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 3,870 BGN, 57% more than the previous level.


Level 3: PhD

At this level, the average salary becomes 6,480 BGN, 68% more than the previous level.



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.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Guidance Counselor / Bulgaria

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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? For the people who work as Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
3,970 BGN
Female+9%
4,310 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 / Guidance Counselor / Bulgaria

How much are annual salary increments in Bulgaria for individuals working as Guidance Counselor? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 21 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 7% granted to employees every 20 months.

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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

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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 / Guidance Counselor / Bulgaria

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43% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 57% 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
57%
No Bonus
43%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Guidance Counselor / Bulgaria


24 BGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria is 24 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 as Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria is 11 BGN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Counseling-100%
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Coach3,180 BGN-23%
Adoption Services Director4,510 BGN+9%
Alcohol and Drug Counselor3,590 BGN-13%
Assistant Instructor1,650 BGN-60%
Career Counselor4,200 BGN+2%
Career Transition Counselor3,760 BGN-9%
Consultant3,990 BGN-4%
Culinary Therapist3,070 BGN-26%
Cyberbullying Counselor3,480 BGN-16%
Cyberbullying Prevention Counselor3,360 BGN-19%
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coach3,800 BGN-8%
Digital Detox Specialist3,520 BGN-15%
Director of Rehabilitation Services5,160 BGN+25%
Disability Consultant3,350 BGN-19%
Employment Counselor4,060 BGN-2%
Executive Coach4,390 BGN+6%
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapist3,330 BGN-19%
Family Advocate2,670 BGN-35%
Family Services Specialist3,010 BGN-27%
Family Support Specialist4,400 BGN+6%
Family Youth Worker1,400 BGN-66%
Gambling Addiction Counselor3,750 BGN-9%
Gaming Addiction Counselor3,750 BGN-9%
Guidance Counselor4,140 BGN+0%
Guidance Director4,980 BGN+20%
Lifestyle Coach3,900 BGN-6%
Mental Health Counselor4,420 BGN+7%
Mental Health Therapist4,000 BGN-3%
Mindfulness Coach3,710 BGN-10%
Online Addiction Counselor3,960 BGN-4%
Online Support Group Facilitator3,390 BGN-18%
Online Therapist3,660 BGN-12%
Programs Coordinator2,330 BGN-44%
Psychologist5,520 BGN+33%
Relationships Counselor4,380 BGN+6%
Sleep Specialist3,770 BGN-9%
Social Media Counselor3,480 BGN-16%
Supervising Counselor4,500 BGN+9%
Tech Addiction Counselor or Therapist4,060 BGN-2%
Telehealth Counselor3,760 BGN-9%
Telepsychiatrist4,580 BGN+11%
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Coach4,580 BGN+11%
Virtual Counselor3,920 BGN-5%
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor4,330 BGN+5%
Youth Advocate2,340 BGN-43%
Youth Care Counselor4,260 BGN+3%
Youth Care Specialist2,430 BGN-41%
Youth Development Manager5,020 BGN+21%

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 for the job title Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,950 BGN and 4,560 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 a careers like Guidance Counselor in Bulgaria ranges from 1,900 BGN to 3,190 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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