The average gross monthly salary in Bulgaria reached 1,407 euros in the first quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The figures indicate continued wage growth across the economy, with an increase of 2.8% compared to the previous quarter and a year-on-year rise of 12.7%. On a monthly basis, average gross earnings stood at 1,381 euros in January, 1,365 euros in February, and rose to 1,475 euros in March, showing fluctuations within an