Salaries in Bulgaria’s IT Sector Continue to Rise

A report by DEV.BG reveals striking differences in salaries within Bulgaria’s IT sector — ranging from relatively modest entry-level wages to compensation packages that can easily be described as “astronomical.” According to data covering the period May 2024 – May 2025, net monthly salaries start at around 2,000 BGN, with the highest salaries reaching 22, 000 BGN 

Which Roles Are the Highest-Paid?

The top earners are specialists in the Infrastructure category — including system administrators, cybersecurity experts, DevOps engineers, and database specialists. Their salaries range between 2,000 BGN and 22,000 BGN.

Similarly high salaries are seen in roles related to Python development, Machine Learning (ML/AI), Data Science, and Back-end Development, where the upper limit reaches 20,000 BGN.

Mid-Range and Lower Salary Levels

Other popular IT specializations also offer competitive compensation:

• ETL / Data Warehouse specialists: 2,100 – 16,000 BGN

• IT management, Java, and .NET development: 1,250 – 15,000 BGN

• ERP/CRM systems developers & Business Intelligence experts: up to 14,000 BGN

• Project managers & business analysts: up to 13,500 BGN

• JavaScript, React, Full-stack, and Node.js developers: up to 12,000 BGN, with entry-level offers starting between 1,200 – 3,000 BGN

• Big Data specialists stand out with exceptionally high entry-level salaries starting at 10,000 BGN and going up to 12,000 BGN

• At the lower end of the scale are Frontend, Angular developers, and technical support positions, where salaries range from 1,200 BGN to 11,000 BGN

What Does the Overall Picture Show?

The data reveals an enormous salary gap — from relatively accessible entry-level pay for junior positions to six-figure annual incomes for highly experienced experts.

The IT sector remains one of the fastest-growing industries in Bulgaria, consistently offering some of the highest average salaries compared to other fields.

This clearly demonstrates that IT continues to be among the most promising career paths in Bulgaria — providing opportunities for rapid career growth and financial stability, but also intense competition for the top roles.