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Is Bulgaria’s minimum wage going up, by how much and when?
Asked in English. Captured 2026-11-04 18:39:04 +00:00.
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**Yes. Bulgaria's minimum wage is officially increasing by 6.4% from 1 January 2027.** The government has approved the increase, and the decree has been published in the State Gazette. # €660/month (Approved – effective 1 January 2027) | | Amount | |--------|--------| | Current minimum wage (2026) | €620.20 | | New minimum wage (2027) | **€660.00** | | Monthly increase | **€39.80** | | Percentage increase | **6.4%** | | New hourly minimum | **€3.98** | **When does it start?** 1 January 2027. The government adopted the decree on 29 October 2026, and it was published on 3 November. **Who benefits?** Approximately 462,000 workers are expected to benefit from the increase. **What about take-home pay?** The estimated net monthly minimum wage will be approximately €512 after social security contributions and income tax, according to trade union estimates. **Sources\:** - [Radio Bulgaria – official announcement and details](https://bnrnews.bg/en/post/553086/minimum-monthly-wage-in-bulgaria-for-2027-set-at-euro660-hourly-wage-at-euro398?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - [Decree No. 235 – published legal text](https://lexalert.bg/archive/2026/100/6250/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - [Ministry of Labour – explanation of the increase](https://www.mlsp.government.bg/public/index.php/nsts-obsdi-minimalnata-zaplata-da-se-uvelichi-na-660-evro-ot-1-yanuari-2027-g?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **In short\:** From 1 January 2027, Bulgaria's minimum monthly salary rises from €620.20 to €660, an extra €39.80 gross per month.
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- Radio Bulgaria – official announcement and detailshttps://bnrnews.bg/en/post/553086/minimum-monthly-wage-in-bulgaria-for-2027-set-at-euro660-hourly-wage-at-euro398
- Decree No. 235 – published legal texthttps://lexalert.bg/archive/2026/100/6250/
- Ministry of Labour – explanation of the increasehttps://www.mlsp.government.bg/public/index.php/nsts-obsdi-minimalnata-zaplata-da-se-uvelichi-na-660-evro-ot-1-yanuari-2027-g