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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Bulgaria 2024

How much money does a person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology make in Bulgaria?


Average Monthly Salary
4,420 BGN
( 53,100 BGN yearly)

LOW
2,210
BGN
AVERAGE
4,420
BGN
HIGH
7,860
BGN
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria typically earns around 4,420 BGN. Salaries range from 2,210 BGN (lowest average) to 7,860 BGN (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology domain in Bulgaria exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Assistant Pharmacist2,870 BGN
Assistant Pharmacy Director5,370 BGN
Associate Medical Affairs Director7,240 BGN
Bioethics Specialist3,900 BGN
Biofabrication Specialist4,140 BGN
Bioinformatics Scientist6,320 BGN
Bioinformatics Technician3,020 BGN
Biological Scientist7,270 BGN
Biological Technician2,910 BGN
Biomanufacturing Technician3,410 BGN
Biomarker Scientist4,790 BGN
Biomedical Electronics Technician2,860 BGN
Biomedical Engineer2,710 BGN
Biomedical Engineering Director5,440 BGN
Bioprocess Engineer3,260 BGN
Biostatistician4,550 BGN
Biotechnologist 4,160 BGN
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager3,590 BGN
Cell Therapy Scientist5,770 BGN
Chemical Process Technician3,220 BGN
Clinical Consultant4,270 BGN
Clinical Data Manager4,130 BGN
Clinical Data Specialist3,930 BGN
Clinical Informatics Specialist3,260 BGN
Clinical Operations Manager6,180 BGN
Clinical Pharmacist4,340 BGN
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist5,390 BGN
Clinical Programmer2,150 BGN
Clinical Project Manager3,930 BGN
Clinical Research Associate3,600 BGN
Clinical Research Manager6,340 BGN
Clinical Study Manager5,150 BGN
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer7,570 BGN
Compliance Specialist4,550 BGN
Computational Chemist5,340 BGN
Cytology Laboratory Technologist3,480 BGN
Cytotechnologist3,590 BGN
Digital Biomarker Developer4,260 BGN
Digital Health Specialist3,930 BGN
Drug Safety Specialist4,870 BGN
GCP Auditor3,690 BGN
Gene Editing Compliance Officer5,320 BGN
Gene Editing Specialist4,430 BGN
Gene Therapy Researcher4,380 BGN
Hospital Pharmacy Technician3,220 BGN
Manufacturing Engineer3,460 BGN
Medical 3D Printing Specialist3,500 BGN
Medical Affairs Director6,850 BGN
Medical Device Compliance Specialist4,330 BGN
Medical Device Data Analyst3,860 BGN
Medical Device Designer3,890 BGN
Medical Representative 2,850 BGN
Medical Science Liaison4,970 BGN
Medical Technology Writer3,140 BGN
Molecular and Cellular Biologist7,160 BGN
Nuclear Pharmacist4,390 BGN
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor5,910 BGN
Pharmaceutical Manager7,740 BGN
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead8,090 BGN
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager7,200 BGN
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer3,950 BGN
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager4,920 BGN
Pharmaceutical Project Manager4,530 BGN
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor4,860 BGN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant3,590 BGN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager5,070 BGN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist3,880 BGN
Pharmaceutical Representative3,030 BGN
Pharmaceutical Research Associate4,160 BGN
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist6,460 BGN
Pharmaceutical Researcher6,230 BGN
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager5,070 BGN
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager6,130 BGN
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative2,980 BGN
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager6,570 BGN
Pharmaceutical Team Leader4,770 BGN
Pharmaceutical Technologist3,210 BGN
Pharmacist4,330 BGN
Pharmacogenomics Expert4,970 BGN
Pharmacovigilance Analyst5,030 BGN
Pharmacy Aide2,710 BGN
Pharmacy Manager5,710 BGN
Pharmacy Stock Controller2,660 BGN
Pharmacy Technician2,450 BGN
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst4,740 BGN
Precision Medicine Specialist4,600 BGN
Records Management Coordinator2,300 BGN
Shift Encapsulator2,480 BGN
Staff Pharmacist4,450 BGN
Synthetic Biologist5,240 BGN
Telepharmacy Technician2,470 BGN


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Bulgaria

Median and salary distribution Bulgaria Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
4,380 BGN or more
10% of people earn
3,830 to 4,380 BGN
20% of people earn
2,610 BGN or less
65% of people earn
2,610 to 3,830 BGN
Minimum Salary
2,210 BGN
Median
4,010 BGN
Maximum
7,860 BGN




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria range from 2,210 BGN (starting average salary) to 7,860 BGN (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is 4,010 BGN, implying that half of the workforce in Bulgaria earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria earn less than 3,290 BGN, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 4,670 BGN, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,610 BGN to 3,830 BGN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,610 BGN mark, while 10% ranged from 3,830 BGN to 4,380 BGN. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 4,380 BGN or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Bulgaria costs anywhere from 16,600 BGN to 49,700 BGN and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Bulgaria

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
4,570 BGN
Female-6%
4,300 BGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Bulgaria for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Bulgaria

How much are annual salary increments in Bulgaria for individuals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 7% granted to employees every 20 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Bulgaria Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Bulgaria / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Bulgaria is 4%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Bulgaria

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Bulgaria Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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52% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 48% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
48%
No Bonus
52%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Bulgaria


26 BGN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria is 26 BGN.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria is 13 BGN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Burgas4,610 BGN
Plovdiv4,980 BGN
Rousse4,520 BGN
Sofia5,160 BGN
Stara Zagora4,340 BGN
Varna4,800 BGN

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Bulgaria is 9% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
3,140 BGN
Public Sector+9%
3,440 BGN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 4,010 BGN and 4,670 BGN. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Bulgaria ranges from 2,210 BGN to 3,290 BGN. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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