Average Construction Project Coordinator Salary in Bulgaria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Project Coordinator 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 a Construction Project Coordinator Make in Bulgaria?

A Construction Project Coordinator working in Bulgaria will typically earn around 41,700 BGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 21,380 BGN to the highest average salary of 62,060 BGN.

Average Annual Salary
41,700 BGN
Average Monthly Salary
3,475 BGN

Lowest Annual Salary
21,380 BGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,781 BGN

Highest Annual Salary
62,060 BGN
Highest Monthly Salary
5,171 BGN

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

Construction Project Coordinator 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 Construction Project Coordinator Salaries in Bulgaria

So we've looked at the average salaries a Construction Project Coordinator will earn in Bulgaria. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Project Coordinator can earn between 21,380 BGN and 62,060 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 a Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria is 40,140 BGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 40,140 BGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 40,140 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 Construction Project Coordinator salary in Bulgaria, 25% of the population are earning less than 25,660 BGN while 75% of the population earn more than 25,660 BGN.

75% of the population earn less than 47,720 BGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 47,720 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.

Construction Project Coordinator 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 construction project coordinator 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. A Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 23,660 BGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Project Coordinator salary would increase to 33,120 BGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Project Coordinator, the average salary would be 42,400 BGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 49,560 BGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Project Coordinator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 55,940 BGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Project Coordinator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 57,320 BGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
23,660 BGN
2-5 Years +34%
33,120 BGN
5-10 Years +30%
42,400 BGN
10-15 Years +21%
49,560 BGN
15-20 Years +9%
55,940 BGN
20+ Years +5%
57,320 BGN

Construction Project Coordinator 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 a Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 26,400 BGN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 43,340 BGN.

  • Master's Degree. A Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 60,020 BGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
26,400 BGN
Bachelor's Degree +52%
43,340 BGN
Master's Degree +42%
60,020 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.

Construction Project Coordinator 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 construction project coordinator will earn an average of 40,640 BGN, while a female construction project coordinator will earn around 40,420 BGN.

This means that a male construction project coordinator earns approximately 1% more than a female construction project coordinator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bulgaria

Male
40,640 BGN
Female -1%
40,420 BGN

Construction Project Coordinator 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 a Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria is around 8% every 22 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 = ( 8 ÷ 22 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% 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%

Construction Project Coordinator 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.

A Construction Project Coordinator is a low bonus based job, with 25% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

75% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
25%
No Bonus
75%

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 a Construction Project Coordinator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Project Coordinator in Bulgaria.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 16,400 BGN
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 14,620 BGN
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 17,740 BGN
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 12,760 BGN
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 17,560 BGN
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 54,700 BGN
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 17,100 BGN
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 12,620 BGN
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 51,120 BGN
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 14,540 BGN
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 15,580 BGN
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 36,160 BGN
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 17,760 BGN
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 9,940 BGN
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 15,760 BGN
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 29,600 BGN
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 17,260 BGN
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 19,060 BGN
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 23,480 BGN
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 34,540 BGN
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 67,300 BGN
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 10,980 BGN
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 69,400 BGN
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 65,940 BGN
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 49,020 BGN
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 37,620 BGN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 64,040 BGN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 65,760 BGN
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 38,140 BGN
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 48,760 BGN
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 25,680 BGN
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 25,220 BGN
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 36,160 BGN
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 14,200 BGN
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 15,380 BGN
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 15,580 BGN
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 12,620 BGN
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 12,760 BGN
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 11,880 BGN
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 13,900 BGN
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 13,060 BGN
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 10,220 BGN
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 14,540 BGN
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 13,780 BGN
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 41,480 BGN
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 17,540 BGN
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 25,440 BGN
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 20,120 BGN
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 16,400 BGN
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 37,740 BGN
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 13,700 BGN
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 20,460 BGN
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 12,000 BGN
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 21,380 BGN
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 8,880 BGN
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 10,980 BGN
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 13,540 BGN
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 10,000 BGN
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 12,760 BGN
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 17,620 BGN
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 15,920 BGN
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 43,480 BGN
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 12,180 BGN
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 14,620 BGN
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 9,460 BGN
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 18,260 BGN
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 12,120 BGN
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 13,660 BGN
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 19,860 BGN
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 17,740 BGN
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 10,220 BGN
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 13,700 BGN
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 9,980 BGN
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 9,740 BGN
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 12,020 BGN
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 12,240 BGN
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 31,180 BGN
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 46,160 BGN
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 23,660 BGN
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 22,420 BGN
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 10,080 BGN
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 13,540 BGN
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 12,520 BGN
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 11,040 BGN
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 31,340 BGN
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 58,440 BGN
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 18,780 BGN
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 13,960 BGN
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 14,540 BGN
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 55,840 BGN
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 56,640 BGN
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 12,200 BGN
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 11,040 BGN
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 39,560 BGN
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 8,880 BGN
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 14,660 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 40,420 BGN
Plovdiv 40,640 BGN
Rousse 36,800 BGN
Sofia 41,900 BGN
Stara Zagora 36,700 BGN
Varna 37,800 BGN

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