30.11.2023

A DRASTIC DIFFERENCE IN SALARIES IN OUR COUNTRY

In 18 regions in our country, the average gross salary is below BGN 1,600, and only in Sofia it exceeds BGN 2,000 at the end of the third quarter of this year, according to the latest data of the National Statistical Institute.

In the capital, the average salary is now BGN 2,722. After her, the best paid are those working in the Sofia region - with an average gross remuneration of BGN 1,864, and a large part of these people also work in the capital. Varna follows - 1,861 BGN and Stara Zagora - 1,851 BGN. In Vratsa and Plovdiv, the average gross salary is BGN 1,764 and BGN 1,736, respectively.

In six districts, however, workers receive an average of less than BGN 1,400. The lowest wages are in Blagoevgrad - BGN 1,337 gross. Kyustendil - 1368 BGN and Vidin - 1369 BGN are also in the queue.

In the third quarter of 2023, the average gross monthly salary increased by 2.2% compared to the second quarter of 2023 and reached BGN 2,000. The economic activities in which the largest increase was registered were "Government" - by 13.4%, "Education" - by 12.2%, and "Agriculture, forestry and fisheries" - by 7.5%.

In addition to areas, there is also a serious difference in salaries for different professions.

For example, those employed in the "Creation and dissemination of information and creative products, telecommunications" sector, which also includes the IT sector, earn an average of BGN 4,670. those working in "Production and distribution of electric and thermal energy and gaseous fuels" receive an average gross salary of BGN 3,055.

At the same time, the average salary in "Hotel and restaurant industry" is only 1,265 BGN, and in "Agriculture, forestry and fisheries" - 1,511 BGN. In the "Culture, sport and entertainment" sector, the average remuneration is BGN 1,699, in "Administrative and auxiliary activities" - BGN 1,634.