Average DNA Analyst Salary in Bulgaria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average DNA Analyst 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 DNA Analyst Make in Bulgaria?

A DNA Analyst working in Bulgaria will typically earn around 84,040 BGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 44,140 BGN to the highest average salary of 129,000 BGN.

Average Annual Salary
84,040 BGN
Average Monthly Salary
7,003 BGN

Lowest Annual Salary
44,140 BGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,678 BGN

Highest Annual Salary
129,000 BGN
Highest Monthly Salary
10,750 BGN

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

DNA Analyst 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 DNA Analyst Salaries in Bulgaria

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a DNA Analyst can earn between 44,140 BGN and 129,000 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 DNA Analyst in Bulgaria is 80,480 BGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 80,480 BGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 80,480 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 DNA Analyst salary in Bulgaria, 25% of the population are earning less than 54,280 BGN while 75% of the population earn more than 54,280 BGN.

75% of the population earn less than 99,340 BGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 99,340 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.

DNA Analyst 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 dna analyst 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 DNA Analyst in Bulgaria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 49,820 BGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average DNA Analyst salary would increase to 66,440 BGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a DNA Analyst, the average salary would be 85,440 BGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 105,980 BGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A DNA Analyst with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 114,900 BGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a DNA Analyst with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 120,880 BGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
49,820 BGN
2-5 Years +34%
66,440 BGN
5-10 Years +30%
85,440 BGN
10-15 Years +21%
105,980 BGN
15-20 Years +9%
114,900 BGN
20+ Years +5%
120,880 BGN

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

  • Bachelor's Degree. A DNA Analyst in Bulgaria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 64,720 BGN.

  • Master's Degree. A DNA Analyst in Bulgaria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 79,260 BGN.

  • PhD. A DNA Analyst in Bulgaria with a phd education can earn an average salary of 127,700 BGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
64,720 BGN
Master's Degree +24%
79,260 BGN
PhD +60%
127,700 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.

DNA Analyst 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 dna analyst will earn an average of 87,000 BGN, while a female dna analyst will earn around 80,760 BGN.

This means that a male dna analyst earns approximately 8% more than a female dna analyst for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bulgaria

Male
87,000 BGN
Female -8%
80,760 BGN

DNA Analyst 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 DNA Analyst in Bulgaria is around 12% every 21 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 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a DNA Analyst in Bulgaria can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

DNA Analyst 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 DNA Analyst is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 DNA Analyst

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a DNA Analyst in Bulgaria.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 36,580 BGN
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 50,340 BGN
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 73,880 BGN
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 56,880 BGN
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 49,560 BGN
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 25,440 BGN
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 91,660 BGN
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 75,280 BGN
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 50,020 BGN
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 57,080 BGN
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 48,940 BGN
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 78,480 BGN
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 34,240 BGN
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 60,340 BGN
Biologist Science and Technical Services 84,780 BGN
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 33,440 BGN
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 83,400 BGN
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 83,300 BGN
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 36,700 BGN
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 34,380 BGN
Chemist Science and Technical Services 80,060 BGN
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 72,360 BGN
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 56,060 BGN
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 88,600 BGN
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 66,580 BGN
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 65,080 BGN
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 53,660 BGN
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 66,580 BGN
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 61,840 BGN
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 64,180 BGN
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 28,720 BGN
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 55,940 BGN
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 66,680 BGN
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 32,620 BGN
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 40,040 BGN
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 86,640 BGN
Geographer Science and Technical Services 41,480 BGN
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 29,840 BGN
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 29,040 BGN
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 33,520 BGN
Geologist Science and Technical Services 66,100 BGN
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 65,940 BGN
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 26,100 BGN
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 62,420 BGN
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 86,460 BGN
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 54,280 BGN
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 55,580 BGN
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 48,640 BGN
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 44,180 BGN
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 34,360 BGN
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 61,180 BGN
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 23,140 BGN
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 57,360 BGN
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 40,140 BGN
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 25,220 BGN
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 54,460 BGN
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 66,260 BGN
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 54,700 BGN
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 61,460 BGN
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 35,000 BGN
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 38,180 BGN
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 59,940 BGN
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 66,580 BGN
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 91,320 BGN
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 56,460 BGN
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 58,280 BGN
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 90,900 BGN
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 50,660 BGN
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 48,740 BGN
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 54,180 BGN
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 77,120 BGN
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 86,520 BGN
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 62,860 BGN
Physicist Science and Technical Services 81,880 BGN
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 63,380 BGN
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 22,540 BGN
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 38,620 BGN
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 71,020 BGN
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 60,400 BGN
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 56,880 BGN
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 47,180 BGN
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 20,300 BGN
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 58,240 BGN
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 39,160 BGN
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 38,140 BGN
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 55,220 BGN
Scientist Science and Technical Services 60,880 BGN
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 40,240 BGN
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 24,800 BGN
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 35,500 BGN
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 66,020 BGN
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 64,560 BGN
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 51,080 BGN
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 36,700 BGN
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 24,200 BGN
Statistician Science and Technical Services 58,000 BGN
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 33,520 BGN
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 32,900 BGN
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 24,280 BGN
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 55,140 BGN
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 57,800 BGN
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 24,200 BGN
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 73,760 BGN
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 36,020 BGN
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 84,580 BGN
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 44,800 BGN
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 44,800 BGN
Technician Science and Technical Services 22,660 BGN
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 67,800 BGN
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 57,860 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 81,880 BGN
Plovdiv 84,740 BGN
Rousse 78,940 BGN
Sofia 90,620 BGN
Stara Zagora 78,940 BGN
Varna 86,640 BGN

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