How much does a soldier make in Bulgaria?
€18,130a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,511 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,250
- Compared with the median pay in Bulgaria
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Bulgaria ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Bulgaria
Lowest 10%: €14,790Median: €18,130Highest 10%: €21,390
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $139,000 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $105,900 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $96,090 |
| 32. Serbia estimate | $20,890 |
| 33. Bulgaria estimate | $20,250 |
| 34. Latvia estimate | $18,580 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Bulgaria?
The median gross salary is €1,511 a month, €18,130 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €14,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €21,390.
Which country pays a soldier the most?
United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a soldier make more in Bulgaria or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $20,250 in Bulgaria, 3.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate