Average Genetic Engineer Salary in Bulgaria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Genetic Engineer 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 Genetic Engineer Make in Bulgaria?

A Genetic Engineer working in Bulgaria will typically earn around 37,880 BGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 19,020 BGN to the highest average salary of 63,380 BGN.

Average Annual Salary
37,880 BGN
Average Monthly Salary
3,156 BGN

Lowest Annual Salary
19,020 BGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,585 BGN

Highest Annual Salary
63,380 BGN
Highest Monthly Salary
5,281 BGN

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

Genetic Engineer 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 Genetic Engineer Salaries in Bulgaria

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Genetic Engineer can earn between 19,020 BGN and 63,380 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 Genetic Engineer in Bulgaria is 39,420 BGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 39,420 BGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 39,420 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 Genetic Engineer salary in Bulgaria, 25% of the population are earning less than 26,780 BGN while 75% of the population earn more than 26,780 BGN.

75% of the population earn less than 50,560 BGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 50,560 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.

Genetic Engineer 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 genetic engineer 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 Genetic Engineer in Bulgaria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 22,420 BGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Genetic Engineer salary would increase to 29,320 BGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Genetic Engineer, the average salary would be 38,780 BGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 49,200 BGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Genetic Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 52,300 BGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Genetic Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 57,800 BGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
22,420 BGN
2-5 Years +29%
29,320 BGN
5-10 Years +38%
38,780 BGN
10-15 Years +24%
49,200 BGN
15-20 Years +7%
52,300 BGN
20+ Years +7%
57,800 BGN

Genetic Engineer 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 Genetic Engineer 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 Genetic Engineer in Bulgaria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 27,480 BGN.

  • Master's Degree. A Genetic Engineer in Bulgaria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 46,160 BGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
27,480 BGN
Master's Degree +60%
46,160 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.

Genetic Engineer 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 genetic engineer will earn an average of 41,660 BGN, while a female genetic engineer will earn around 38,060 BGN.

This means that a male genetic engineer earns approximately 9% more than a female genetic engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bulgaria

Male
41,660 BGN
Female -9%
38,060 BGN

Genetic Engineer 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 Genetic Engineer in Bulgaria is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Genetic Engineer in Bulgaria can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Genetic Engineer 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 Genetic Engineer 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 6%.

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 Genetic Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 34,540 BGN
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 29,040 BGN
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 42,320 BGN
Associate Engineer Engineering 31,980 BGN
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 21,020 BGN
Autocad Operator Engineering 23,400 BGN
Automation Engineer Engineering 35,260 BGN
Automation Engineer Engineering 38,060 BGN
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 34,960 BGN
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 32,960 BGN
BMS Engineer Engineering 31,520 BGN
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 20,500 BGN
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 31,520 BGN
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 34,380 BGN
CAD Designer Engineering 22,540 BGN
CAE Engineer Engineering 35,260 BGN
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 32,620 BGN
Chemical Engineer Engineering 34,380 BGN
Civil Drafter Engineering 21,980 BGN
Civil Engineer Engineering 38,180 BGN
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 36,940 BGN
Civil Technician Engineering 19,980 BGN
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 34,360 BGN
Communications Engineer Engineering 36,700 BGN
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 31,960 BGN
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 31,040 BGN
Contract Engineer Engineering 34,540 BGN
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 35,000 BGN
Controls Engineer Engineering 34,540 BGN
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 29,640 BGN
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 30,700 BGN
Design Engineer Engineering 37,740 BGN
Director of Engineering Engineering 72,420 BGN
Drafter Engineering 21,560 BGN
Drafting Manager Engineering 41,660 BGN
Drilling Engineer Engineering 34,240 BGN
Drilling Foreman Engineering 8,880 BGN
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 17,760 BGN
Electrical Engineer Engineering 39,080 BGN
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 53,860 BGN
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 35,420 BGN
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 17,740 BGN
Energy Engineer Engineering 39,640 BGN
Engine Assembler Engineering 18,260 BGN
Engineer Engineering 37,620 BGN
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 42,460 BGN
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 40,140 BGN
Engineering Consultant Engineering 49,360 BGN
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 46,880 BGN
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 34,480 BGN
Engineering Manager Engineering 48,740 BGN
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 48,740 BGN
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 66,940 BGN
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 40,600 BGN
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 41,480 BGN
Engineering Project Director Engineering 72,700 BGN
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 44,720 BGN
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 48,760 BGN
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 58,000 BGN
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 26,860 BGN
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 48,300 BGN
Engineering Technician Engineering 28,180 BGN
Engineering Technologist Engineering 27,020 BGN
Environmental Engineer Engineering 33,980 BGN
Equipment Engineer Engineering 34,160 BGN
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 46,400 BGN
Estimator Engineering 31,540 BGN
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 23,080 BGN
Fabricator Engineering 17,620 BGN
Facade Engineer Engineering 35,560 BGN
Fiber Analyst Engineering 19,480 BGN
Field Engineer Engineering 36,020 BGN
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 63,380 BGN
Fire Engineer Engineering 34,120 BGN
Fitter and Turner Engineering 13,660 BGN
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 43,360 BGN
Generation Engineer Engineering 36,800 BGN
Geological Engineer Engineering 37,620 BGN
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 35,260 BGN
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 16,980 BGN
Highway Engineer Engineering 34,360 BGN
HSE Professional Engineering 35,500 BGN
HVAC Engineer Engineering 39,080 BGN
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 35,560 BGN
Industrial Engineer Engineering 31,980 BGN
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 33,520 BGN
Instrument Engineer Engineering 34,360 BGN
Instrument Technician Engineering 19,380 BGN
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 35,300 BGN
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 29,640 BGN
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 35,560 BGN
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 38,180 BGN
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 35,300 BGN
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 36,700 BGN
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 32,420 BGN
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 35,300 BGN
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 11,040 BGN
Maintenance Manager Engineering 36,020 BGN
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 33,960 BGN
Marine Engineer Engineering 37,200 BGN
Materials Engineer Engineering 35,340 BGN
Materials Researcher Engineering 34,960 BGN
Materials Technician Engineering 27,380 BGN
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 35,260 BGN
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 39,640 BGN
Mechanical Designer Engineering 32,200 BGN
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 37,740 BGN
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 49,820 BGN
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 34,980 BGN
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 38,680 BGN
Mining Engineer Engineering 34,960 BGN
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 36,580 BGN
Optical Engineer Engineering 33,520 BGN
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 16,980 BGN
PCB Assembler Engineering 13,780 BGN
Photonics Engineer Engineering 38,340 BGN
Photonics Technician Engineering 31,660 BGN
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 34,540 BGN
Piping Designer Engineering 20,120 BGN
Piping Engineer Engineering 31,040 BGN
Planning Engineer Engineering 37,620 BGN
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 16,140 BGN
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 34,960 BGN
Principal Engineer Engineering 35,000 BGN
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 36,700 BGN
Process Engineer Engineering 35,300 BGN
Process Operator Engineering 19,160 BGN
Product Development Engineer Engineering 36,700 BGN
Product Development Technician Engineering 25,940 BGN
Product Engineer Engineering 34,280 BGN
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 34,480 BGN
Production Engineer Engineering 34,120 BGN
Project Engineer Engineering 36,580 BGN
Proposal Manager Engineering 44,720 BGN
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 34,160 BGN
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 34,380 BGN
Rail Engineer Engineering 34,480 BGN
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 36,700 BGN
Robotics Engineer Engineering 42,400 BGN
Robotics Technician Engineering 26,280 BGN
Safety Engineer Engineering 35,520 BGN
Safety Inspector Engineering 26,280 BGN
Safety Manager Engineering 41,180 BGN
Safety Officer Engineering 20,300 BGN
Sales Engineer Engineering 38,060 BGN
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 32,900 BGN
Service Engineer Engineering 39,160 BGN
Solar Engineer Engineering 37,800 BGN
Staff Engineer Engineering 35,520 BGN
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 34,240 BGN
Stationary Engineer Engineering 32,200 BGN
Stress Engineer Engineering 31,960 BGN
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 35,340 BGN
Structural Designer Engineering 31,400 BGN
Structural Engineer Engineering 35,340 BGN
Structural Technician Engineering 19,940 BGN
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 34,480 BGN
Surveyor Engineering 25,160 BGN
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 19,200 BGN
Technical Assistant Engineering 19,200 BGN
Technical Engineer Engineering 30,700 BGN
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 31,960 BGN
Tender Engineer Engineering 31,960 BGN
Test Development Engineer Engineering 35,340 BGN
Test Engineer Engineering 36,160 BGN
Transportation Engineer Engineering 33,520 BGN
Validation Engineer Engineering 32,960 BGN
Verification Engineer Engineering 31,980 BGN
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 34,360 BGN
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 37,740 BGN
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 47,540 BGN
Work Planner Engineering 23,480 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 37,800 BGN
Plovdiv 38,780 BGN
Rousse 39,640 BGN
Sofia 41,560 BGN
Stara Zagora 38,140 BGN
Varna 38,700 BGN

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