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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Bulgaria 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Bulgaria?


Average Monthly Salary
2,280 BGN
( 27,300 BGN yearly)

LOW
840
BGN
AVERAGE
2,280
BGN
HIGH
6,140
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria typically earns around 2,280 BGN. Salaries range from 840 BGN (lowest average) to 6,140 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager3,530 BGN
All Rounder1,330 BGN
Assistant Executive Housekeeper980 BGN
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller2,010 BGN
Assistant Food and Beverage Director4,490 BGN
Assistant Hospitality Manager4,730 BGN
Assistant Storekeeper870 BGN
Assistant Tour Manager2,150 BGN
Baker and Pastrycook1,100 BGN
Bakery Manager2,400 BGN
Bakery Superintendent1,630 BGN
Banquet Captain1,310 BGN
Banquet Manager1,790 BGN
Banquet Server1,130 BGN
Bar Attendant1,050 BGN
Bar Manager2,310 BGN
Bar Supervisor1,490 BGN
Barista1,310 BGN
Bartender1,290 BGN
Bellman1,080 BGN
Beverage Manager2,710 BGN
Bistro Attendant1,170 BGN
Buffet Chef1,910 BGN
Buffet Host1,030 BGN
Buffet Manager2,370 BGN
Butcher and Slaughterer920 BGN
Cafeteria Assistant1,150 BGN
Cafeteria Manager1,960 BGN
Cafeteria Supervisor1,470 BGN
Cake Decorator1,200 BGN
Casino Shift Manager3,700 BGN
Chain Store Customer Support1,690 BGN
Chef2,120 BGN
Chef De Cuisine2,800 BGN
Club Manager3,760 BGN
Cluster Director4,940 BGN
Cluster Revenue Manager4,000 BGN
Cocktail Server1,070 BGN
Coffee Shop Manager3,570 BGN
Concierge1,070 BGN
Confectionery Baker1,270 BGN
Conference and Sales Coordinator1,880 BGN
Conference Services Manager2,350 BGN
Cook1,770 BGN
Corporate Sous Chef3,080 BGN
Corporate Travel Consultant3,100 BGN
Croupier1,390 BGN
Culinary Assistant920 BGN
Culinary Associate950 BGN
Culinary Tour Guide2,490 BGN
Demi Chef2,130 BGN
Dietary Aide2,030 BGN
Dining Room Supervisor1,870 BGN
Dishwasher860 BGN
Duty Manager2,390 BGN
Events Coordinator1,560 BGN
Executive Chef2,370 BGN
Executive Pastry Chef1,900 BGN
Fast Food Cook1,730 BGN
Fast Food Shift Supervisor1,860 BGN
Fine Dining Cook2,850 BGN
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef3,060 BGN
Fleet Manager5,110 BGN
Food and Beverage Manager3,910 BGN
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst2,600 BGN
Food Consultant3,330 BGN
Food Photographer2,220 BGN
Food Policy Analyst2,780 BGN
Food Safety Auditor2,680 BGN
Food Safety Compliance Manager3,210 BGN
Food Safety Coordinator2,300 BGN
Food Server1,030 BGN
Food Service Director4,010 BGN
Food Service Manager4,420 BGN
Food Service Sales2,680 BGN
Food Service Worker1,010 BGN
Food Stylist1,680 BGN
Food Sustainability Consultant3,060 BGN
Front Desk Agent1,300 BGN
Front Desk Clerk1,250 BGN
Front Office Manager2,320 BGN
Gastronomy Consultant2,290 BGN
Guest Service Executive3,390 BGN
Guest Service Representative1,380 BGN
Head Chef 2,420 BGN
Head Concierge1,550 BGN
Hospitality Director6,430 BGN
Hospitality Technology Specialist2,600 BGN
Hostess / Host1,200 BGN
Hotel Desk Clerk1,280 BGN
Hotel Maid920 BGN
Hotel Manager6,090 BGN
Hotel Revenue Manager3,800 BGN
Hotel Sales Manager4,620 BGN
Hotel Service Supervisor3,540 BGN
Hotel Staff1,090 BGN
Inventory Coordinator1,400 BGN
Kitchen Manager2,010 BGN
Kitchen Staff1,140 BGN
Kitchen Supervisor1,780 BGN
Line Cook1,920 BGN
Luggage Porter850 BGN
Molecular Gastronomist3,000 BGN
Motel Manager3,530 BGN
Pastry Chef1,820 BGN
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant1,130 BGN
Personal Chef2,510 BGN
Production Operator1,730 BGN
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator1,980 BGN
Receptionist1,200 BGN
Regional Restaurant Manager4,810 BGN
Restaurant Manager4,240 BGN
Restaurant Server1,000 BGN
Room Reservations Manager3,920 BGN
Room Service Manager3,850 BGN
Sous Chef2,340 BGN
Special Events Coordinator2,400 BGN
Supervisor of Food Services2,930 BGN
Sustainable Catering Coordinator2,380 BGN
Sustainable Tourism Consultant2,830 BGN
Tour Consultant3,070 BGN
Tour Guide1,960 BGN
Tour Manager2,670 BGN
Travel Agent2,050 BGN
Travel Consultant3,050 BGN
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist2,450 BGN
Waiter / Waitress1,060 BGN
Wedding Planner3,380 BGN


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Bulgaria

Median and salary distribution Bulgaria Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
2,990 BGN or more
10% of people earn
2,450 to 2,990 BGN
20% of people earn
1,270 BGN or less
65% of people earn
1,270 to 2,450 BGN
Minimum Salary
840 BGN
Median
2,080 BGN
Maximum
6,140 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria range from 840 BGN (starting average salary) to 6,140 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 2,080 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria earn less than 1,600 BGN, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 2,690 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,270 BGN to 2,450 BGN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,270 BGN mark, while 10% ranged from 2,450 BGN to 2,990 BGN. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 2,990 BGN or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Bulgaria

Salary comparison by gender Bulgaria Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
2,340 BGN
Female-6%
2,200 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Bulgaria

How much are annual salary increments in Bulgaria for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 7% granted to employees every 20 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Bulgaria Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Bulgaria

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Bulgaria Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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74% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 26% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Bulgaria


13 BGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria is 13 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria is 5 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
Burgas2,370 BGN
Plovdiv2,560 BGN
Rousse2,330 BGN
Sofia2,660 BGN
Stara Zagora2,230 BGN
Varna2,470 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,080 BGN and 2,690 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bulgaria ranges from 840 BGN to 1,600 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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