The active population in figures

Note: (e) Estimated data

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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Cost of labor

Minimum wage

270 new lev (USD 181)

Average wage

Average monthly gross earnings in Bulgaria is BGN 690 (USD 488).

Social contributions

Social security contributions paid by employers: 34%
Social security contributions paid by employees: 1%

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

Unions

Podkrepa

Labor regulation bodies

Ministry of Labor and Social Policy