Rising Wages
How average wages are growing and what lies behind the numbers
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Steady Growth
Average gross wages are growing steadily, outpacing inflation in recent years and gradually narrowing the gap with European levels.
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Public vs. Private Sector
Public sector wages historically lagged behind private ones, but the gap is shrinking. In some years the public sector even surpasses the private.
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Winners and Losers
Sector wage gaps are enormous. Information & Communication (J) leads with over 64,000 BGN annually, followed by energy and finance. At the other end — hospitality, other services, and agriculture remain far below the national average.
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The Gap Widens
The IT sector is pulling away from the rest of the economy at an accelerating pace. The average wage in hospitality barely exceeds 17,000 BGN while IT surpasses 64,000 BGN — a nearly 4× gap. A decade ago the ratio was less than 3:1.
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