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Average Logistics Coordinator Salary in Bulgaria for 2026

A logistics coordinator in Bulgaria earns about 16,720 BGN a year. That's 57% below the national average of 38,700 BGN.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Bulgaria sit around 8,780 BGN a year, while the very top stretches to 25,720 BGN. Everything on this page is in Bulgarian lev (BGN, symbol лв), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Bulgaria, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.


How much does a logistics coordinator make in Bulgaria?

Average salary
16,720 BGN
1,393 BGN per month
Lowest reported
8,780 BGN
731 BGN per month
Highest reported
25,720 BGN
2,143 BGN per month

A typical logistics coordinator working in Bulgaria brings home around 1,393 BGN a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 8,780 BGN, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 25,720 BGN for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior logistics coordinator working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.


How logistics coordinator pay ranges in Bulgaria

A good way to think about salary in Bulgaria is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all logistics coordinators in Bulgaria earn less than 18,780 BGN a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 12,520 BGN (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 22,420 BGN (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of logistics coordinators sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 8,780 BGN. The highest stretch to 25,720 BGN, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

8,780
Low
18,780
Median
25,720
High
12,520
25th
22,420
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BGN

Logistics coordinator pay by experience in Bulgaria

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a logistics coordinator in Bulgaria, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical logistics coordinator salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    9,140 BGN
  • 2-5 Years
    +33% from previous
    12,120 BGN
  • 5-10 Years
    +31% from previous
    15,920 BGN
  • 10-15 Years
    +48% from previous
    23,520 BGN
  • 15-20 Years
    22,660 BGN
  • 20+ Years
    +15% from previous
    26,020 BGN

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 5 - 10 Years to 10 - 15 Years, where pay rises by about 48%. That is the point at which a logistics coordinator typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.


Logistics coordinator pay by education in Bulgaria

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving logistics coordinator pay in Bulgaria. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average logistics coordinator salary in Bulgaria broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • High School
    12,120 BGN
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +59% from previous
    19,220 BGN
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +34% from previous
    25,680 BGN

Logistics coordinator gender pay gap in Bulgaria

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Bulgaria is no exception. Male logistics coordinators in Bulgaria earn an average of 15,700 BGN a year, while female logistics coordinators earn around 17,540 BGN. That works out to a 10% gap in favour of women, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Logistics Coordinator gender pay gap

10%

Men earn this much less than women on average in Bulgaria.

Women 17,540 BGN
Men 15,700 BGN

Pay raises for a logistics coordinator in Bulgaria

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Bulgaria sees a raise of about 8% every 20 months, which works out to roughly 5% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Bulgaria, the national average raise is around 7% every 20 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Bulgaria:

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
  • Construction
  • Education

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Logistics coordinator bonus rates in Bulgaria

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

52%

52% of logistics coordinators in Bulgaria reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a logistics coordinator a moderate-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6% of base salary. The remaining 48% of logistics coordinators reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Bulgaria

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Hospitality

Logistics coordinator: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Bulgaria is about 2% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

2%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Bulgaria on average.

Public sector 40,040 BGN
Private sector 39,160 BGN

Logistics coordinator salary by city in Bulgaria

Logistics coordinator pay is not even across Bulgaria. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Sofia
  • Plovdiv
  • Varna
  • Stara Zagora
  • Burgas
  • Rousse
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
SofiaCity20,120 BGN20,120 BGN8,560-27,020 BGN
PlovdivCity17,760 BGN20,120 BGN7,800-26,860 BGN
VarnaCity17,620 BGN16,720 BGN7,300-24,860 BGN
Stara ZagoraCity17,100 BGN14,200 BGN10,100-24,820 BGN
BurgasCity15,760 BGN16,720 BGN5,960-23,700 BGN
RousseCity15,760 BGN18,780 BGN7,620-25,940 BGN


Logistics Coordinator in Bulgaria: FAQs

  • How much does a logistics coordinator make per month in Bulgaria?

    A logistics coordinator in Bulgaria earns about 1,393 BGN a month before tax, based on an annual average of 16,720 BGN.

  • What's the salary range for a logistics coordinator in Bulgaria?

    Entry-level logistics coordinators in Bulgaria start near 8,780 BGN. Top-end pay reaches around 25,720 BGN. The middle 50% of earners sit between 12,520 and 22,420 BGN.

  • Is the median logistics coordinator salary in Bulgaria higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 18,780 BGN, higher than the average of 16,720 BGN. Half of logistics coordinators in Bulgaria earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for logistics coordinators in Bulgaria?

    Men working as a logistics coordinator in Bulgaria earn around 10% less than women on average (15,700 vs 17,540 BGN a year).

  • Do logistics coordinators in Bulgaria get bonuses?

    About 52% of logistics coordinators in Bulgaria reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6% of base salary.

  • Do logistics coordinators earn more in the public or private sector in Bulgaria?

    In Bulgaria, the public sector pays a logistics coordinator about 2% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do logistics coordinators in Bulgaria get a pay raise?

    A logistics coordinator in Bulgaria sees a raise of around 8% every 20 months, equivalent to roughly 5% a year.