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Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Average Salaries in Bulgaria 2024

How much money does a person working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment make in Bulgaria?


Average Monthly Salary
3,120 BGN
( 37,400 BGN yearly)

LOW
1,520
BGN
AVERAGE
3,120
BGN
HIGH
5,900
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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Bulgaria typically earns around 3,120 BGN. Salaries range from 1,520 BGN (lowest average) to 5,900 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
3D Artist2,980 BGN
3D Designer2,910 BGN
3D Generalist2,610 BGN
3D Visualization Specialist3,030 BGN
Acrobatic Rigger2,060 BGN
Actor3,880 BGN
Art Administrator3,150 BGN
Art Director3,970 BGN
Art Lead3,900 BGN
Artificial Intelligence Generated Art Creator2,720 BGN
Associate Media Director3,260 BGN
Associate Producer4,180 BGN
Broadcast and Sound Engineer2,560 BGN
Broadcast Associate2,200 BGN
Broadcast News Analyst3,200 BGN
Broadcast Technician1,920 BGN
Broadcasting Journalist3,860 BGN
Broadcasting Presenter4,020 BGN
Camera Equipment Repairer2,010 BGN
Camera Operator1,850 BGN
Cartoonist / Animator2,780 BGN
CAS Engineer3,270 BGN
Censorship Executive3,390 BGN
Chief Social Media Officer5,240 BGN
Choreographer2,540 BGN
Colorist1,570 BGN
Communications Manager4,680 BGN
Content Moderator2,510 BGN
Correspondent3,410 BGN
Dance Director3,010 BGN
Dancer2,760 BGN
Digital Content Manager4,250 BGN
Digital Music Promoter3,780 BGN
Director of Photography3,300 BGN
Disc Jockey2,000 BGN
Drone Cinematographer3,110 BGN
Editorial Assistant1,680 BGN
Events Manager3,190 BGN
Graphic Designer2,010 BGN
Illustrator2,370 BGN
Industrial Designer1,980 BGN
Influencer Marketing Manager4,080 BGN
Influencer Outreach Specialist3,290 BGN
Instructional Designer1,980 BGN
Internet Community Manager2,670 BGN
Internet Radio Producer4,780 BGN
Journalist3,810 BGN
Live Streaming Moderator2,610 BGN
Live Streaming Producer4,040 BGN
Live Streaming Specialist2,910 BGN
Makeup Artist2,000 BGN
Media Design Manager5,170 BGN
Media Equipment Operator1,750 BGN
Media Operations Manager4,300 BGN
Media Planner2,750 BGN
Media Producer3,870 BGN
Media Product Development Manager5,420 BGN
Media Production Manager4,950 BGN
Media Program Director5,740 BGN
Media Relation Executive5,560 BGN
Media Relations Manager5,590 BGN
Media Sales Manager5,670 BGN
Movement and Dance Coordinator3,150 BGN
Multimedia Coordinator2,020 BGN
Multimedia Designer2,090 BGN
Music Consultant2,740 BGN
Music Producer4,450 BGN
Musician2,320 BGN
News Associate2,900 BGN
News Reporter3,590 BGN
Online Community Moderator2,700 BGN
Podcast Advertising Specialist2,820 BGN
Podcast Producer3,070 BGN
Post Production Assistant1,920 BGN
Producer4,800 BGN
Product Designer2,100 BGN
Product Planner2,590 BGN
Production Artist2,640 BGN
Production Assistant1,960 BGN
Production Director4,210 BGN
Production Technician1,790 BGN
Program Researcher3,170 BGN
Promotion Coordinator2,620 BGN
Social Media Compliance Manager3,600 BGN
Social Media Compliance Officer2,880 BGN
Sound Engineer2,650 BGN
Sound Engineering Technician1,480 BGN
Stage Technician1,650 BGN
Sub Editor1,940 BGN
Television Executive Producer5,770 BGN
Transmission Engineer2,930 BGN
Video Editor2,450 BGN
Video Producer3,010 BGN
Videographer2,650 BGN
Virtual / Augmented Reality Content Creator4,430 BGN
Virtual Set Designer3,290 BGN
Virtual Staging Specialist3,500 BGN
Visual Designer2,940 BGN
Visual Effects Artist3,080 BGN
Voiceover Artist2,630 BGN


Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Bulgaria

Median and salary distribution Bulgaria Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,210 BGN or more
10% of people earn
2,780 to 3,210 BGN
20% of people earn
1,840 BGN or less
65% of people earn
1,840 to 2,780 BGN
Minimum Salary
1,520 BGN
Median
2,820 BGN
Maximum
5,900 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Bulgaria range from 1,520 BGN (starting average salary) to 5,900 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment is 2,820 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 3,330 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Bulgaria. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,840 BGN to 2,780 BGN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,840 BGN mark, while 10% ranged from 2,780 BGN to 3,210 BGN. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 3,210 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Bulgaria

Salary comparison by gender Bulgaria Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Bulgaria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
3,230 BGN
Female-6%
3,040 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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Bulgaria

How much are annual salary increments in Bulgaria for individuals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Bulgaria

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Bulgaria Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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52% of surveyed staff in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 48% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
48%
No Bonus
52%

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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Bulgaria


18 BGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Bulgaria is 9 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
Burgas3,250 BGN
Plovdiv3,510 BGN
Rousse3,190 BGN
Sofia3,640 BGN
Stara Zagora3,060 BGN
Varna3,380 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Bulgaria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,820 BGN and 3,330 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Bulgaria ranges from 1,520 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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