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Sales Retail and Wholesale Average Salaries in Bulgaria 2024

How much money does a person working in Sales Retail and Wholesale make in Bulgaria?


Average Monthly Salary
3,660 BGN
( 43,900 BGN yearly)

LOW
1,230
BGN
AVERAGE
3,660
BGN
HIGH
7,130
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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria typically earns around 3,660 BGN. Salaries range from 1,230 BGN (lowest average) to 7,130 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale 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
Sales Retail and Wholesale
Account Manager3,730 BGN
Account Officer2,010 BGN
Area Manager4,220 BGN
Area Sales Director6,620 BGN
Area Sales Manager5,680 BGN
Assisstant Store Supervisor2,240 BGN
Assistant Department Manager2,680 BGN
Assistant Retail Store Manager2,920 BGN
Branch Manager4,140 BGN
Branch Supervisor3,260 BGN
Cashier1,280 BGN
Cashier Manager2,750 BGN
Commercial Sales Manager5,120 BGN
Conversion Rate Optimization Specialist4,450 BGN
Corporate Sales Manager4,950 BGN
Data-driven Sales Analyst3,690 BGN
Depot Manager3,710 BGN
Depot Supervisor3,540 BGN
Deputy Sales Manager3,900 BGN
Direct-to-Consumer Sales Executive4,720 BGN
Director of Sales6,270 BGN
Distribution Director4,330 BGN
District Leader3,170 BGN
District Manager4,250 BGN
District Sales Manager4,250 BGN
E-commerce Consultant3,960 BGN
External Sales Account Manager3,720 BGN
Field Sales Representative2,580 BGN
Furniture Sales Associate1,840 BGN
Global Wholesale Manager7,460 BGN
Head Cashier2,550 BGN
Head of Direct Sales4,830 BGN
Head of Retail4,730 BGN
Head Teller2,630 BGN
Inside Sales2,010 BGN
Inside Sales Account Manager3,410 BGN
Inside Sales Engineer2,430 BGN
Inside Sales Executive3,700 BGN
Inside Sales Representative2,210 BGN
Internal Sales Manager3,970 BGN
Inventory Manager3,690 BGN
Key Account Manager3,970 BGN
Medical Device Sales3,050 BGN
Medical Device Sales Representative3,150 BGN
Merchandiser2,490 BGN
Mobile App Sales Representative3,130 BGN
National Account Manager5,080 BGN
National Customer Solution Specialist4,600 BGN
National Sales Manager6,780 BGN
Omni-Channel Sales Coordinator3,200 BGN
Online Crafts Merchant2,840 BGN
Online Marketplace Manager4,340 BGN
Outside Sales Representative2,660 BGN
Parts Salesperson2,220 BGN
Personalization Strategist4,010 BGN
Project Development Manager4,340 BGN
Project Manager4,480 BGN
Project Sales Executive4,130 BGN
Purchasing and Sales Executive6,280 BGN
Quotation Engineer2,060 BGN
Regional Sales Director6,920 BGN
Regional Sales Manager6,990 BGN
Relationship Manager4,680 BGN
Retail Merchandiser1,660 BGN
Retail Operations Manager4,070 BGN
Retail Sales Associate2,900 BGN
Retail Sales Representative2,420 BGN
Retail Salesperson2,090 BGN
Retail Store Manager4,030 BGN
Retail Store Sales Person2,150 BGN
Revenue Manager3,970 BGN
Sales Account Manager4,380 BGN
Sales Admin Executive5,140 BGN
Sales Administration Manager4,830 BGN
Sales Analyst3,910 BGN
Sales Assistant1,640 BGN
Sales Associate2,120 BGN
Sales Consultant2,970 BGN
Sales Coordinator2,220 BGN
Sales Development Representative2,670 BGN
Sales Director6,260 BGN
Sales Engineer2,470 BGN
Sales Executive4,240 BGN
Sales Manager5,700 BGN
Sales Officer2,150 BGN
Sales Planner3,420 BGN
Sales Planning Analyst3,700 BGN
Sales Representative2,220 BGN
Sales Service Associate2,090 BGN
Sales Specialist3,350 BGN
Sales Supervisor3,300 BGN
Sales Support1,580 BGN
Sales Support Manager3,670 BGN
Sales Team Leader3,400 BGN
Sales Trainer3,850 BGN
Securities Sales Agent3,650 BGN
Shipper / Receiver1,690 BGN
Shop Manager3,770 BGN
Social Media Sales Manager4,550 BGN
Store Development Administrator2,600 BGN
Store Manager4,170 BGN
Subscription Box Curator3,820 BGN
Supply Chain Sustainability Manager4,170 BGN
Territory Sales Manager5,540 BGN
Territory Sales Representative3,210 BGN
Trade Marketing Officer3,790 BGN
Treasury Officer3,290 BGN
Vice President Sales5,310 BGN
Visual Merchandiser1,990 BGN
Voice Commerce Specialist3,390 BGN
Wholesale Data Analyst3,900 BGN
Wholesale Inventory Manager4,600 BGN
Wholesale Marketing Manager4,590 BGN
Wholesale Operations Manager5,400 BGN
Wholesale Sales Representative3,480 BGN


Sales Retail and Wholesale Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Bulgaria

Median and salary distribution Bulgaria Sales Retail and Wholesale monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,730 BGN or more
10% of people earn
3,120 to 3,730 BGN
20% of people earn
1,770 BGN or less
65% of people earn
1,770 to 3,120 BGN
Minimum Salary
1,230 BGN
Median
3,430 BGN
Maximum
7,130 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria range from 1,230 BGN (starting average salary) to 7,130 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale is 3,430 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria earn less than 2,590 BGN, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 4,170 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,770 BGN to 3,120 BGN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,770 BGN mark, while 10% ranged from 3,120 BGN to 3,730 BGN. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 3,730 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale 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 / Sales Retail and Wholesale / Bulgaria

Salary comparison by gender Bulgaria Sales Retail and Wholesale 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Male
3,810 BGN
Female-8%
3,510 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 / Sales Retail and Wholesale / Bulgaria

How much are annual salary increments in Bulgaria for individuals working in Sales Retail and Wholesale? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Sales Retail and Wholesale 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale
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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 / Sales Retail and Wholesale / Bulgaria

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Bulgaria Sales Retail and Wholesale
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21% of surveyed staff in Sales Retail and Wholesale reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 79% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
79%
No Bonus
21%

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 / Sales Retail and Wholesale / Bulgaria


21 BGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria is 21 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria is 7 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
Burgas3,820 BGN
Plovdiv4,120 BGN
Rousse3,740 BGN
Sofia4,270 BGN
Stara Zagora3,590 BGN
Varna3,970 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,430 BGN and 4,170 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in Bulgaria ranges from 1,230 BGN to 2,590 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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