Average Assistant Manager Salary in Bulgaria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Assistant Manager salary for 2024 in Bulgaria and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Bulgarian lev. To keep things simple, we are using the BGN currency code instead of the currency symbol лв.

How Much Does an Assistant Manager Make in Bulgaria?

An Assistant Manager working in Bulgaria will typically earn around 47,400 BGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 23,360 BGN to the highest average salary of 75,040 BGN.

Average Annual Salary
47,400 BGN
Average Monthly Salary
3,950 BGN

Lowest Annual Salary
23,360 BGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,946 BGN

Highest Annual Salary
75,040 BGN
Highest Monthly Salary
6,253 BGN

These are average salaries for an Assistant Manager in Bulgaria and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Assistant Manager to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Assistant Manager salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Assistant Manager Salaries in Bulgaria

So we've looked at the average salaries an Assistant Manager will earn in Bulgaria. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Assistant Manager can earn between 23,360 BGN and 75,040 BGN on average in Bulgaria. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Assistant Manager in Bulgaria is 47,180 BGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 47,180 BGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 47,180 BGN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Assistant Manager salary in Bulgaria, 25% of the population are earning less than 33,120 BGN while 75% of the population earn more than 33,120 BGN.

75% of the population earn less than 56,460 BGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 56,460 BGN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Assistant Manager Salary by Experience Level in Bulgaria

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average assistant manager salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Assistant Manager in Bulgaria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 28,720 BGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Assistant Manager salary would increase to 39,640 BGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Assistant Manager, the average salary would be 48,940 BGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 61,180 BGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Assistant Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 64,200 BGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Assistant Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 66,960 BGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
28,720 BGN
2-5 Years +34%
39,640 BGN
5-10 Years +30%
48,940 BGN
10-15 Years +21%
61,180 BGN
15-20 Years +9%
64,200 BGN
20+ Years +5%
66,960 BGN

Assistant Manager Salary by Education Level in Bulgaria

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Assistant Manager in Bulgaria based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Assistant Manager in Bulgaria with a high school education can earn an average salary of 35,300 BGN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Assistant Manager in Bulgaria with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 39,800 BGN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Assistant Manager in Bulgaria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 56,060 BGN.

  • Master's Degree. An Assistant Manager in Bulgaria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 66,100 BGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
35,300 BGN
Certificate or Diploma +14%
39,800 BGN
Bachelor's Degree +41%
56,060 BGN
Master's Degree +21%
66,100 BGN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Bulgaria is around 16,500 to 49,500 BGN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Assistant Manager Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Bulgaria, a male assistant manager will earn an average of 48,760 BGN, while a female assistant manager will earn around 46,980 BGN.

This means that a male assistant manager earns approximately 4% more than a female assistant manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bulgaria

Male
48,760 BGN
Female -4%
46,980 BGN

Assistant Manager Average Pay Raise in Bulgaria

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Assistant Manager in Bulgaria is around 12% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Bulgaria is around 7% every 20 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Assistant Manager in Bulgaria can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Bulgaria for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Bulgaria.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Assistant Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Bulgaria

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Assistant Manager is a high bonus based job, with 76% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

24% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
76%
No Bonus
24%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Bulgaria earn approximately 2% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
40,040 BGN
Private Sector -2%
39,160 BGN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Assistant Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Assistant Manager in Bulgaria.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Coordinator Executive and Management 38,260 BGN
Account Director Executive and Management 45,200 BGN
Account Executive Executive and Management 45,560 BGN
Account Manager Executive and Management 42,040 BGN
Administration Manager Executive and Management 44,800 BGN
Administration Officer Executive and Management 23,660 BGN
Administration Supervisor Executive and Management 37,800 BGN
Administrative Clerk Executive and Management 15,920 BGN
Administrative Officer Executive and Management 18,780 BGN
Area Director Executive and Management 41,180 BGN
Area Manager Executive and Management 43,520 BGN
Asset Protection Associate Executive and Management 48,200 BGN
Assistant Director Executive and Management 46,980 BGN
Assistant General Manager Executive and Management 48,160 BGN
Assistant Managing Director Executive and Management 56,100 BGN
Assistant Operations Manager Executive and Management 56,880 BGN
Assistant Project Manager Executive and Management 48,920 BGN
Assistant Section Head Executive and Management 40,420 BGN
Assistant to CEO Executive and Management 43,220 BGN
Assistant Vice President Executive and Management 48,300 BGN
Associate Account Director Executive and Management 45,720 BGN
Associate Director Executive and Management 47,720 BGN
Bid Manager Executive and Management 52,540 BGN
Branch Manager Executive and Management 53,600 BGN
Business Development Manager Executive and Management 56,640 BGN
Business Operations Associate Executive and Management 43,760 BGN
Business Operations Lead Executive and Management 49,360 BGN
Campaign Manager Executive and Management 50,540 BGN
Catering Coordinator Executive and Management 28,660 BGN
Catering Manager Executive and Management 44,720 BGN
CEO Executive and Management 92,720 BGN
Chairman of The Board Executive and Management 88,260 BGN
Chairman Office Manager Executive and Management 58,280 BGN
Chief Commercial Officer Executive and Management 64,040 BGN
Chief Corporate Officer Executive and Management 72,740 BGN
Chief Executive Officer Executive and Management 94,900 BGN
Chief Financial Officer Executive and Management 81,180 BGN
Chief Investment Officer Executive and Management 66,020 BGN
Chief of Staff Executive and Management 40,040 BGN
Chief Operating Officer Executive and Management 64,620 BGN
Chief Risk Officer Executive and Management 57,800 BGN
Client Account Manager Executive and Management 53,120 BGN
Client Accounts Officer Executive and Management 46,720 BGN
Client Services Manager Executive and Management 57,360 BGN
Commercial Director Executive and Management 61,840 BGN
Commercial Manager Executive and Management 52,380 BGN
Commercial Project Manager Executive and Management 50,020 BGN
Commodity Broker Executive and Management 36,160 BGN
COO Executive and Management 64,200 BGN
Corporate Affairs Executive Executive and Management 53,120 BGN
Corporate Compliance Director Executive and Management 58,280 BGN
Corporate Director Executive and Management 66,020 BGN
Corporate Officer Executive and Management 43,520 BGN
Corporate Partnerships Officer Executive and Management 45,060 BGN
Country Manager Executive and Management 69,060 BGN
Department Head Executive and Management 54,460 BGN
Department Manager Executive and Management 57,360 BGN
Department Supervisor Executive and Management 48,760 BGN
Deputy Director Executive and Management 60,460 BGN
Deputy Manager Executive and Management 63,700 BGN
Director Executive and Management 71,660 BGN
Director of Accreditation Executive and Management 58,440 BGN
Director of Catering Services Executive and Management 55,320 BGN
Director of Client Services Executive and Management 54,560 BGN
Director of Facilities Management Executive and Management 47,580 BGN
Director of Operations Executive and Management 56,640 BGN
Director of Process Simplification Executive and Management 49,700 BGN
Director of Product Management Executive and Management 58,000 BGN
Director of Project Management Executive and Management 63,700 BGN
Director of Revenue Management Executive and Management 56,460 BGN
Director of Training and Development Executive and Management 61,400 BGN
Distribution Manager Executive and Management 58,720 BGN
Division Manager Executive and Management 49,020 BGN
Duty Manager Executive and Management 52,380 BGN
Engagement Manager Executive and Management 64,040 BGN
Executive Director Executive and Management 88,300 BGN
Executive Manager Executive and Management 74,560 BGN
Franchise Manager Executive and Management 78,160 BGN
General Manager Executive and Management 72,260 BGN
Global Master Data Manager Executive and Management 66,580 BGN
Global Technical Lead Executive and Management 41,820 BGN
Head of Investment Executive and Management 57,320 BGN
Head of Middle Office Executive and Management 59,000 BGN
Head of Projects Executive and Management 61,180 BGN
Head of Strategy Executive and Management 65,940 BGN
Head of Supply Chain Executive and Management 55,940 BGN
Head of Sustainability Executive and Management 50,560 BGN
Housing Manager Executive and Management 46,160 BGN
HSE Manager Executive and Management 45,260 BGN
Key Account Manager Executive and Management 52,540 BGN
Knowledge Manager Executive and Management 56,140 BGN
Location Manager Executive and Management 52,880 BGN
Logistics Executive Executive and Management 46,980 BGN
Logistics Manager Executive and Management 48,160 BGN
Management Consultant Executive and Management 47,120 BGN
Management Executive Executive and Management 66,100 BGN
Manager Executive and Management 61,180 BGN
Managing Director Executive and Management 72,700 BGN
MIS Executive Executive and Management 57,620 BGN
Ocean Services Manager Executive and Management 64,040 BGN
Operational Manager Executive and Management 66,820 BGN
Operations Analyst Executive and Management 50,620 BGN
Operations Assistant Executive and Management 43,480 BGN
Operations Director Executive and Management 66,120 BGN
Operations Executive Executive and Management 64,180 BGN
Operations Manager Executive and Management 68,400 BGN
Operations Supervisor Executive and Management 51,120 BGN
Planning Director Executive and Management 64,620 BGN
PMO Manager Executive and Management 59,000 BGN
Policy Administration Executive Executive and Management 52,540 BGN
Private Sector Executive Executive and Management 57,360 BGN
Product Development Manager Executive and Management 61,460 BGN
Product Executive Executive and Management 50,180 BGN
Production Executive Executive and Management 57,440 BGN
Production Manager Executive and Management 58,000 BGN
Production Supervisor Executive and Management 48,560 BGN
Program Director Executive and Management 64,720 BGN
Program Manager Executive and Management 64,200 BGN
Programme Coordinator Executive and Management 45,200 BGN
Project Control Manager Executive and Management 64,180 BGN
Project Coordinator Executive and Management 37,740 BGN
Project Management Officer Executive and Management 43,220 BGN
Project Manager Executive and Management 43,760 BGN
Project Portfolio Manager Executive and Management 50,020 BGN
Quality Manager Executive and Management 49,020 BGN
R/D Director Executive and Management 51,120 BGN
Regional Director Executive and Management 80,800 BGN
Regional Manager Executive and Management 63,500 BGN
Relationship Manager Executive and Management 61,180 BGN
Retail District Manager Executive and Management 40,600 BGN
Revenue Manager Executive and Management 47,180 BGN
Risk and Capital Manager Executive and Management 69,040 BGN
Risk Officer Executive and Management 43,340 BGN
Safety Manager Executive and Management 45,060 BGN
Section Head Executive and Management 46,720 BGN
Service Manager Executive and Management 48,820 BGN
Shift Supervisor Executive and Management 39,160 BGN
Solutions Manager Executive and Management 40,040 BGN
Supervisor Executive and Management 36,720 BGN
Supply Chain Manager Executive and Management 63,040 BGN
Surveyor Executive and Management 42,400 BGN
Technical Director Executive and Management 60,400 BGN
Technical Manager Executive and Management 57,800 BGN
Territory Manager Executive and Management 57,360 BGN
Validation Manager Executive and Management 49,200 BGN
Vice President Executive and Management 69,260 BGN
Zone Manager Executive and Management 61,580 BGN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Bulgaria, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Burgas 45,600 BGN
Plovdiv 50,180 BGN
Rousse 46,880 BGN
Sofia 55,820 BGN
Stara Zagora 43,520 BGN
Varna 53,600 BGN

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