Social workers in Bulgaria earn 600 euros per month
85% confidence
Social PolicyBulgaria
Omissions
The claim omits that social worker salaries in Bulgaria were significantly increased in 2024 following months of protests
The average social worker salary is approximately 1,074 euros per month, nearly double the claimed 600 euros
Newly appointed social workers have a minimum starting salary of BGN 1,400 (approximately 715 euros), higher than the claimed amount
The 600 euro figure is close to Bulgaria's general minimum wage (620.20 euros from January 2026), not specific to social workers
Sources
SecondaryWageIndicator FoundationAverage salary for social workers exceeds BGN 2,100 (€1,074), marking an increase of over 20%; newly appointed social workers start at no less than BGN 1,400
SecondaryEuropean Public Service Union (EPSU)Newly appointed social workers will start at no less than BGN 1,400, with wage adjustment retroactive from July 1, 2024
SecondaryEurofastStarting January 1, 2026, the minimum monthly wage in Bulgaria will increase to €620.20 (BGN 1,213.00)