Perplexity · Minimum wage · Bulgarian · reply 3

Is Bulgaria’s minimum wage going up, by how much and when?

Asked in Bulgarian. Captured 2026-11-04T18:49:19.677Z.

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Yes. From 1 January 2027, Bulgaria’s minimum wage increases from €620.20 to €660 gross a month. This is an increase of €39.80, or 6.4%. The decision has already been adopted and published, rather than being just a proposal.
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What changes
The monthly minimum wage becomes €660 for an eight-hour working day and a five-day working week.
The minimum hourly rate increases from €3.74 to €3.98.
The new amounts take effect from 1 January 2027; until the end of 2026, the monthly amount remains €620.20.
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The €660 amount is gross, before deductions for employee social insurance contributions and tax, rather than take-home pay. The increase is set by Council of Ministers Decree No. 235 of 29 October 2026.
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Original Bulgarian answer

Да — от 1 януари 2027 г. минималната работна заплата в България се увеличава от 620,20 евро на 660 евро месечно бруто. Това е увеличение с 39,80 евро, или 6,4%. Решението вече е прието и обнародвано, а не е само предложение.
forbesbulgaria
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Какво се променя

Месечната минимална заплата става 660 евро при 8-часов работен ден и 5-дневна работна седмица.

Минималната часова ставка се увеличава от 3,74 евро на 3,98 евро.

Новите размери влизат в сила от 1 януари 2027 г.; до края на 2026 г. месечният размер остава 620,20 евро.
forbesbulgaria
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Сумата от 660 евро е брутна — преди удържането на личните осигурителни вноски и данъка, а не сумата за получаване „на ръка“. Увеличението е определено с Постановление № 235 на Министерския съвет от 29 октомври 2026 г.
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