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Human Resources Average Salaries in Bulgaria 2024

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in Bulgaria?


Average Monthly Salary
3,180 BGN
( 38,200 BGN yearly)

LOW
1,330
BGN
AVERAGE
3,180
BGN
HIGH
5,410
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 Human Resources in Bulgaria typically earns around 3,180 BGN. Salaries range from 1,330 BGN (lowest average) to 5,410 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 Human Resources 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
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator2,230 BGN
Benefits Analyst2,500 BGN
Benefits Manager4,370 BGN
Benefits Specialist2,700 BGN
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer4,250 BGN
Chief Happiness Officer4,440 BGN
Chief Human Resources Officer5,650 BGN
Chief Listening Officer3,940 BGN
Chief People Officer5,450 BGN
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer3,960 BGN
Compensation Analyst2,670 BGN
Compensation and Benefits Manager4,190 BGN
Compensation and Benefits Officer1,750 BGN
Compensation and Benefits Specialist2,700 BGN
Compensation Manager4,220 BGN
Corporate Director of Human Resources5,510 BGN
Corporate Recruiter3,720 BGN
Corporate Trainer2,750 BGN
Director of Talent Acquisition5,080 BGN
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist3,470 BGN
Employee Benefits Administrator3,210 BGN
Employee Benefits Consultant3,940 BGN
Employee Benefits Coordinator1,600 BGN
Employee Communications Manager3,890 BGN
Employee Development Specialist3,480 BGN
Employee Engagement Specialist3,590 BGN
Employee Experience Manager3,970 BGN
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator3,380 BGN
Employee Performance Specialist2,680 BGN
Employee Relations Analyst3,720 BGN
Employee Relations Manager3,890 BGN
Employee Relations Practitioner3,820 BGN
Employee Relations Representative2,620 BGN
Employee Relations Specialist3,490 BGN
Employee Services Manager3,630 BGN
Employee Services Specialist3,640 BGN
Employee Wellness Officer2,830 BGN
Employment Advice Worker1,780 BGN
Employment Interviewer2,660 BGN
Employment Relations Officer1,670 BGN
Employment Service Specialist2,050 BGN
Employment Services Coordinator2,430 BGN
Enrollment Counselor3,410 BGN
Equal Opportunity Representative2,750 BGN
Executive Human Capital Management5,410 BGN
Executive Recruiter3,720 BGN
Expatriate Administration Manager3,560 BGN
Expatriate Administration Supervisor2,500 BGN
Global Mobility Manager4,450 BGN
Head of Culture4,070 BGN
Head of Human Resources5,170 BGN
Headhunter3,690 BGN
Health Benefits Coordinator2,080 BGN
HRIS Analyst1,990 BGN
HRIS Manager3,280 BGN
HRIS Officer1,580 BGN
HRIS Supervisor1,770 BGN
Human Resources Administration Specialist2,080 BGN
Human Resources Administrative Assistant1,510 BGN
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator2,050 BGN
Human Resources Administrator2,250 BGN
Human Resources Advisor3,600 BGN
Human Resources Analyst2,910 BGN
Human Resources Assessor2,070 BGN
Human Resources Assistant1,380 BGN
Human Resources Assistant Manager4,000 BGN
Human Resources Associate1,400 BGN
Human Resources Compliance Officer3,340 BGN
Human Resources Consultant4,250 BGN
Human Resources Coordinator1,580 BGN
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager3,220 BGN
Human Resources Data Scientist3,360 BGN
Human Resources Deputy Manager 4,070 BGN
Human Resources Development Manager4,700 BGN
Human Resources Director5,320 BGN
Human Resources Executive3,470 BGN
Human Resources Generalist2,830 BGN
Human Resources Manager5,170 BGN
Human Resources Officer1,930 BGN
Human Resources Recruiter3,530 BGN
Human Resources Representative1,950 BGN
Human Resources Section Head3,330 BGN
Human Resources Services Manager4,320 BGN
Human Resources Shared Services Manager3,470 BGN
Human Resources Specialist2,750 BGN
Human Resources Superintendent1,970 BGN
Human Resources Systems Administrator2,840 BGN
Human Resources Technology Consultant3,260 BGN
Human Resources Training Executive3,510 BGN
Human Resources Transformation Consultant3,510 BGN
Human Resources Vice President5,350 BGN
Industrial Organizational Psychologist4,630 BGN
Job Evaluation Specialist3,590 BGN
Labor Relations Director4,030 BGN
Labor Relations Manager4,170 BGN
Labor Relations Specialist1,840 BGN
Learning and Development Manager4,550 BGN
Learning and Development Specialist3,290 BGN
Occupational Health and Safety Officer2,020 BGN
Organizational Development Consultant4,210 BGN
Organizational Development Manager4,340 BGN
Organizational Development Specialist2,270 BGN
Payroll Assistant1,730 BGN
Payroll Supervisor2,100 BGN
People Development Officer2,780 BGN
People Operations Analyst3,260 BGN
Personnel Officer1,520 BGN
Personnel Recruiter3,660 BGN
Records Clerk1,390 BGN
Records Manager2,120 BGN
Recruiter3,830 BGN
Recruiting Coordinator1,820 BGN
Recruiting Manager4,890 BGN
Recruitment Consultant3,410 BGN
Recruitment Officer1,980 BGN
Recruitment Supervisor2,960 BGN
Remote Collaboration Consultant2,730 BGN
Remote Work Compliance Manager3,990 BGN
Remote Work Coordinator2,480 BGN
Remote Work Manager3,420 BGN
Research Associate1,710 BGN
SAP Resource Manager3,700 BGN
Talent Acquisition Manager4,790 BGN
Talent Acquisition Specialist2,840 BGN
Talent Brand Manager4,180 BGN
Talent Management Officer2,400 BGN
Technical Recruiter2,250 BGN
Training Administrator2,090 BGN
Training and Development Manager4,290 BGN
Training and Development Section Head3,860 BGN
Training Executive4,300 BGN
Training Manager4,280 BGN
Training Officer1,830 BGN
Training Specialist2,660 BGN
Workforce Planning Analyst3,150 BGN


Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Bulgaria

Median and salary distribution Bulgaria Human Resources monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
2,990 BGN or more
10% of people earn
2,580 to 2,990 BGN
20% of people earn
1,670 BGN or less
65% of people earn
1,670 to 2,580 BGN
Minimum Salary
1,330 BGN
Median
2,930 BGN
Maximum
5,410 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 Human Resources in Bulgaria range from 1,330 BGN (starting average salary) to 5,410 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 Human Resources is 2,930 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 Human Resources in Bulgaria earn less than 2,310 BGN, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 3,440 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 Human Resources in Bulgaria. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,670 BGN to 2,580 BGN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,670 BGN mark, while 10% ranged from 2,580 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 Human Resources 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 Human Resources 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 / Human Resources / 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? In the field of Human Resources in Bulgaria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
3,270 BGN
Female-6%
3,070 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 / Human Resources / Bulgaria

How much are annual salary increments in Bulgaria for individuals working in Human Resources? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Human Resources in Bulgaria are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% 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 Human Resources
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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 / Human Resources / Bulgaria

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Bulgaria Human Resources
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49% of surveyed staff in Human Resources reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49%

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 / Human Resources / Bulgaria


18 BGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Human Resources 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 Human Resources in Bulgaria is 8 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
Burgas3,320 BGN
Plovdiv3,580 BGN
Rousse3,250 BGN
Sofia3,710 BGN
Stara Zagora3,120 BGN
Varna3,450 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 Human Resources in Bulgaria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,930 BGN and 3,440 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 Human Resources in Bulgaria ranges from 1,330 BGN to 2,310 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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