Work conditions in Bulgaria

The Active Population in Figures

Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration

40 hours

Retirement Age

55 years for women and 60 years for men.

Working Contracts

Contracts can be short-term or permanent.
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Labour Laws

Consult Doing Business Website, to obtain a summary of the labor regulations that apply to local entreprises.

Cost of Labour

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage is BGN 650 per month in 2021 according to Eurostat.

Average Wage

According to data from the National statistical institute of the Republic of Bulgaria the gross average monthly wage was BGN 1,386 in 2020.

Social Contributions

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: Between 18.92% and 19.62% of wages according to the category to which employees belong.
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: 13.78% of gross earnings.

Social Partners

Social Dialogue and Involvement of Social Partners

The 2 most significant unions are: the Confederation of independent Trade Unions CITUB (Bulgarian only) and Podkrepa

Labour Unions

Podkrepa

Labour Regulation Bodies

Ministry of Labor and Social Policy