Bulgaria Increases Minimum Wage for 2026

Key Point  

• Bulgaria will raise the minimum monthly wage to 1,213 BGN and the minimum hourly wage to 7.31 BGN, effective 1 January 2026 

Bulgaria to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026 

Bulgaria has adopted a decree establishing new minimum wage levels effective 1 January 2026. The measure increases the minimum monthly wage from 1,077 BGN to 1,213 BGN (approximately €620.20) and sets the minimum hourly wage at 7.31 BGN (approximately €3.74). 

The new rates apply to employees working a standard schedule of eight hours per day and five days per week. Employers should review payroll and employment contracts to ensure compliance with the updated requirements. 

Key figures include: 

• Minimum monthly wage: 1,213 BGN (€620.20) 
• Minimum hourly wage: 7.31 BGN (€3.74) 

The decree also updates references in prior regulations to reflect the new minimums. Authorities confirmed that funding for the changes will be covered within existing state budget allocations. 

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