Perplexity · Minimum wage · English · reply 3
Is Bulgaria’s minimum wage going up, by how much and when?
Asked in English. Captured 2026-11-04T18:48:36.453Z.
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Yes—Bulgaria’s minimum wage is increasing from €620.20 to €660 per month on 1 January 2027. That is a rise of €39.80 a month, or 6.4%. The decision is final, not just a proposal: the government decree has been published in the State Gazette. forbesbulgaria +1 What changes Current rate (2026) From 1 January 2027 Minimum monthly wage €620.20 €660 Minimum hourly wage €3.74 €3.98 The monthly rate applies to a full working month on a standard eight-hour day and five-day working week. bnrnews +1 These are gross amounts—before tax and employee social-security deductions—not take-home pay. So the €39.80 monthly increase is a gross increase. government +1 Has it already been approved? Yes. The government adopted Decree No. 235 on 29 October 2026, and it was published in the State Gazette on 3 November. It takes effect on 1 January 2027; the existing rate remains in place until then. vesti
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