Average Fuels Handler Salary in Bulgaria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Fuels Handler 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 Fuels Handler Make in Bulgaria?

A Fuels Handler working in Bulgaria will typically earn around 16,340 BGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 8,780 BGN to the highest average salary of 25,720 BGN.

Average Annual Salary
16,340 BGN
Average Monthly Salary
1,361 BGN

Lowest Annual Salary
8,780 BGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
731 BGN

Highest Annual Salary
25,720 BGN
Highest Monthly Salary
2,143 BGN

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

Fuels Handler 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 Fuels Handler Salaries in Bulgaria

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Fuels Handler can earn between 8,780 BGN and 25,720 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 Fuels Handler in Bulgaria is 15,700 BGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 15,700 BGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 15,700 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 Fuels Handler salary in Bulgaria, 25% of the population are earning less than 12,520 BGN while 75% of the population earn more than 12,520 BGN.

75% of the population earn less than 22,420 BGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 22,420 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.

Fuels Handler 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 fuels handler 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 Fuels Handler in Bulgaria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 9,140 BGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Fuels Handler salary would increase to 12,120 BGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Fuels Handler, the average salary would be 15,920 BGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 23,520 BGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Fuels Handler with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 24,280 BGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Fuels Handler with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 25,940 BGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
9,140 BGN
2-5 Years +29%
12,120 BGN
5-10 Years +38%
15,920 BGN
10-15 Years +24%
23,520 BGN
15-20 Years +7%
24,280 BGN
20+ Years +7%
25,940 BGN

Fuels Handler 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 Fuels Handler 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. A Fuels Handler in Bulgaria with a high school education can earn an average salary of 12,620 BGN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Fuels Handler in Bulgaria with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 24,840 BGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
12,620 BGN
Certificate or Diploma +65%
24,840 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.

Fuels Handler 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 fuels handler will earn an average of 15,920 BGN, while a female fuels handler will earn around 17,540 BGN.

This means that a male fuels handler earns approximately 9% less than a female fuels handler for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bulgaria

Male
15,920 BGN
Female +9%
17,540 BGN

Fuels Handler 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 Fuels Handler in Bulgaria is around 10% every 18 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 = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Fuels Handler 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%

Fuels Handler 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 Fuels Handler is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

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 Fuels Handler

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 36,800 BGN
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,660 BGN
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 16,340 BGN
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 17,020 BGN
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 19,220 BGN
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,820 BGN
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 28,860 BGN
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 38,680 BGN
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,120 BGN
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 27,380 BGN
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,380 BGN
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 40,240 BGN
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 16,400 BGN
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,660 BGN
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 18,780 BGN
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 13,780 BGN
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 12,240 BGN
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 84,040 BGN
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 57,320 BGN
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 51,100 BGN
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,340 BGN
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,940 BGN
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 23,380 BGN
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 47,760 BGN
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,140 BGN
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,180 BGN
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 62,860 BGN
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,380 BGN
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,340 BGN
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 36,160 BGN
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 37,740 BGN
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 16,980 BGN
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 16,880 BGN
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 30,220 BGN
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 56,460 BGN
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 61,760 BGN
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,040 BGN
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,020 BGN
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 24,800 BGN
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,280 BGN
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 23,400 BGN
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 25,440 BGN
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 29,040 BGN
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,960 BGN
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,340 BGN
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 30,840 BGN
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 49,560 BGN
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 29,160 BGN
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 39,160 BGN
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 33,120 BGN
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 23,700 BGN
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,280 BGN
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 37,880 BGN
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 35,560 BGN
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 26,500 BGN
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,980 BGN
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,180 BGN
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,380 BGN
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,720 BGN
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 49,200 BGN
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 40,420 BGN
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 21,300 BGN
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 18,900 BGN
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,580 BGN
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 13,560 BGN
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,300 BGN
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,040 BGN
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 21,380 BGN
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 22,540 BGN
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 12,240 BGN
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 23,380 BGN
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 73,100 BGN
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,080 BGN
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 17,540 BGN
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,360 BGN
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,540 BGN
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 46,720 BGN
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 39,960 BGN
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 21,300 BGN
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 28,860 BGN
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,820 BGN
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 39,080 BGN
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 22,420 BGN
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 20,760 BGN
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 61,400 BGN
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,320 BGN
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,180 BGN
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 13,560 BGN
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 21,540 BGN
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,660 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 17,540 BGN
Plovdiv 17,740 BGN
Rousse 17,560 BGN
Sofia 17,760 BGN
Stara Zagora 15,760 BGN
Varna 16,140 BGN

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