Average Quality Control Inspector Salary in Bulgaria for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Quality Control Inspector 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 Quality Control Inspector Make in Bulgaria?

A Quality Control Inspector working in Bulgaria will typically earn around 36,720 BGN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 17,740 BGN to the highest average salary of 58,720 BGN.

Average Annual Salary
36,720 BGN
Average Monthly Salary
3,060 BGN

Lowest Annual Salary
17,740 BGN
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,478 BGN

Highest Annual Salary
58,720 BGN
Highest Monthly Salary
4,893 BGN

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

Quality Control Inspector 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 Quality Control Inspector Salaries in Bulgaria

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Quality Control Inspector can earn between 17,740 BGN and 58,720 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 Quality Control Inspector in Bulgaria is 40,560 BGN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 40,560 BGN, and 50% of the population earn more than 40,560 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 Quality Control Inspector salary in Bulgaria, 25% of the population are earning less than 25,160 BGN while 75% of the population earn more than 25,160 BGN.

75% of the population earn less than 52,460 BGN, and 25% of the population earn more than 52,460 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.

Quality Control Inspector 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 quality control inspector 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 Quality Control Inspector in Bulgaria that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 22,540 BGN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Quality Control Inspector salary would increase to 28,900 BGN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Quality Control Inspector, the average salary would be 38,620 BGN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 49,300 BGN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Quality Control Inspector with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 52,380 BGN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Quality Control Inspector with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 55,580 BGN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
22,540 BGN
2-5 Years +29%
28,900 BGN
5-10 Years +38%
38,620 BGN
10-15 Years +24%
49,300 BGN
15-20 Years +7%
52,380 BGN
20+ Years +7%
55,580 BGN

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

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Quality Control Inspector in Bulgaria with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 28,900 BGN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Quality Control Inspector in Bulgaria with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 40,140 BGN.

  • Master's Degree. A Quality Control Inspector in Bulgaria with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 58,280 BGN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
28,900 BGN
Bachelor's Degree +34%
40,140 BGN
Master's Degree +53%
58,280 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.

Quality Control Inspector 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 quality control inspector will earn an average of 38,700 BGN, while a female quality control inspector will earn around 36,700 BGN.

This means that a male quality control inspector earns approximately 5% more than a female quality control inspector for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bulgaria

Male
38,700 BGN
Female -5%
36,700 BGN

Quality Control Inspector 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 Quality Control Inspector in Bulgaria is around 9% every 22 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 = ( 9 ÷ 22 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Quality Control Inspector in Bulgaria can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% 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%

Quality Control Inspector 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 Quality Control Inspector is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Quality Control Inspector

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Quality Control Inspector in Bulgaria.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 BGN
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,840 BGN
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 15,380 BGN
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 40,600 BGN
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 36,800 BGN
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 25,680 BGN
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 22,540 BGN
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 25,940 BGN
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 23,360 BGN
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 26,100 BGN
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 11,880 BGN
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,140 BGN
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 19,360 BGN
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 18,780 BGN
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,220 BGN
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 69,780 BGN
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 9,980 BGN
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,020 BGN
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 9,140 BGN
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 34,280 BGN
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 16,140 BGN
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,200 BGN
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 19,200 BGN
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 12,620 BGN
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 21,560 BGN
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 10,220 BGN
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 BGN
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 13,060 BGN
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 BGN
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 10,220 BGN
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 19,220 BGN
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 13,100 BGN
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,140 BGN
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 37,740 BGN
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 22,340 BGN
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 61,580 BGN
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 34,120 BGN
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 BGN
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,180 BGN
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,840 BGN
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 21,380 BGN
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 28,900 BGN
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 13,560 BGN
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,520 BGN
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 10,000 BGN
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 43,080 BGN
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 10,980 BGN
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 34,540 BGN
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 57,360 BGN
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 44,180 BGN
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 60,880 BGN
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 17,740 BGN
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 13,560 BGN
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 31,340 BGN
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,120 BGN
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,520 BGN
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 31,520 BGN
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 37,620 BGN
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 BGN
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 19,160 BGN
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 34,120 BGN
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 34,540 BGN
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 56,460 BGN
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 30,800 BGN
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 43,800 BGN
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 14,620 BGN
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 12,760 BGN
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 36,020 BGN
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 12,840 BGN
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 26,280 BGN
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,560 BGN
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 58,240 BGN
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 15,300 BGN
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 12,240 BGN
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 59,000 BGN
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 48,160 BGN
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 68,900 BGN
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 34,280 BGN
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 51,900 BGN
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 37,880 BGN
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 BGN
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 69,240 BGN
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 15,760 BGN
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 29,040 BGN
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 BGN
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 15,760 BGN
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,580 BGN
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 44,540 BGN
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 52,180 BGN
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 14,660 BGN
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 15,380 BGN
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 57,360 BGN
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 19,020 BGN
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 13,660 BGN
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 11,360 BGN
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 BGN
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 32,900 BGN
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 15,580 BGN
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 62,460 BGN
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 24,800 BGN
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 18,780 BGN
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,620 BGN
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 13,540 BGN
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 10,988 BGN
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 21,100 BGN
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 9,960 BGN
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 38,700 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 36,020 BGN
Plovdiv 42,040 BGN
Rousse 34,120 BGN
Sofia 43,360 BGN
Stara Zagora 32,420 BGN
Varna 36,720 BGN

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