Average Mining Project Manager Salary in Bulgaria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Mining Project Manager 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 Mining Project Manager Make in Bulgaria?

A Mining Project Manager working in Bulgaria will typically earn around 45,720 BGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 19,940 BGN to the highest average salary of 74,380 BGN.

Average Annual Salary
45,720 BGN
Average Monthly Salary
3,810 BGN

Lowest Annual Salary
19,940 BGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,661 BGN

Highest Annual Salary
74,380 BGN
Highest Monthly Salary
6,198 BGN

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

Mining Project Manager 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 Mining Project Manager Salaries in Bulgaria

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Mining Project Manager can earn between 19,940 BGN and 74,380 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 Mining Project Manager in Bulgaria is 52,540 BGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 52,540 BGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 52,540 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 Mining Project Manager salary in Bulgaria, 25% of the population are earning less than 31,980 BGN while 75% of the population earn more than 31,980 BGN.

75% of the population earn less than 68,900 BGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 68,900 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.

Mining Project Manager 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 mining project manager 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 Mining Project Manager in Bulgaria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 25,940 BGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Mining Project Manager salary would increase to 31,520 BGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Mining Project Manager, the average salary would be 48,560 BGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 59,940 BGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Mining Project Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 65,940 BGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Mining Project Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 69,040 BGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
25,940 BGN
2-5 Years +34%
31,520 BGN
5-10 Years +48%
48,560 BGN
10-15 Years +22%
59,940 BGN
15-20 Years +9%
65,940 BGN
20+ Years +8%
69,040 BGN

Mining Project Manager 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 Mining Project Manager 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 Mining Project Manager in Bulgaria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 28,900 BGN.

  • Master's Degree. A Mining Project Manager in Bulgaria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 54,280 BGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
28,900 BGN
Master's Degree +93%
54,280 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.

Mining Project Manager 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 mining project manager will earn an average of 48,940 BGN, while a female mining project manager will earn around 44,780 BGN.

This means that a male mining project manager earns approximately 9% more than a female mining project manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bulgaria

Male
48,940 BGN
Female -9%
44,780 BGN

Mining Project Manager 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 Mining Project Manager in Bulgaria is around 11% every 19 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 = ( 11 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Mining Project Manager 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%

Mining Project Manager 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 Mining Project Manager is a high bonus based job, with 82% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

18% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
82%
No Bonus
18%

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 Mining Project Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Mining Project Manager 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
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 16,340 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 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 44,540 BGN
Plovdiv 50,660 BGN
Rousse 44,540 BGN
Sofia 53,600 BGN
Stara Zagora 43,080 BGN
Varna 43,800 BGN

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