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Salary Transparency in Bulgaria: What Employers Must Know in 2026

Bulgaria has not yet begun transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) into national law, despite the June 2026 deadline. Employers should prepare for significant changes once the legislation is enacted. Here is what to expect.

Current Status
Pending
Gender Pay Gap
12.7%
EU average: 12.7%
Deadline
Jun 2026
bolt W skrócie
  • Bulgaria transparency status: Pending — deadline: Jun 2026
  • Gender pay gap stands at 12.7%, below the EU average of 12.7%
  • Reporting threshold: TBD | Penalties: TBD

checklist Key Transparency Rules

  • check_circle Transposition not yet started
  • check_circle Protection against Discrimination Act exists
  • check_circle Expected to adopt EU reporting framework

equalizer Gender Pay Gap

12.7%
▼ below the EU average
0% EU average: 12.7% 25%

business Reporting Threshold

TBD

Companies at or above this threshold must report gender pay gap data under current or upcoming rules.

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TBD

Workers who suffer pay discrimination are also entitled to full compensation under the EU directive, including back pay.

timeline Implementation Timeline

May 2023 EU Directive 2023/970 adopted
Jun 2026 Transposition deadline for all member states
Jun 2027 Pay gap reporting starts: 250+ employees
Jun 2028 Pay gap reporting extends: 150+ employees
Jun 2031 Pay gap reporting extends: 100+ employees

public Compare With Other Countries

See how other European countries are implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

🇩🇪 Niemcy In Progress 🇫🇷 Francja Implemented 🇪🇸 Hiszpania Implemented 🇳🇱 Holandia In Progress 🇧🇪 Belgia In Progress 🇮🇹 Włochy In Progress 🇵🇹 Portugalia Implemented 🇵🇱 Polska Pending 🇸🇪 Szwecja Implemented 🇦🇹 Austria In Progress 🇨🇭 Szwajcaria In Progress 🇱🇺 Luksemburg In Progress 🇮🇪 Irlandia Implemented 🇩🇰 Dania In Progress 🇫🇮 Finlandia In Progress Czechy In Progress Rumunia Pending Wegry Pending Chorwacja In Progress Slowacja In Progress Slowenia In Progress Litwa In Progress Lotwa Pending Estonia In Progress Cypr In Progress Malta In Progress Grecja In Progress 🇬🇧 Wielka Brytania Implemented
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Często zadawane pytania

What is the salary transparency status in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria's transparency status is: Pending. The implementation deadline is Jun 2026. Current key rules include: Transposition not yet started.

What is the gender pay gap in Bulgaria?

The gender pay gap in Bulgaria is 12.7%, which is below the EU average of 12.7%. Under the EU directive, companies with gaps above 5% that cannot be justified must conduct joint pay assessments.

What penalties do employers face in Bulgaria for non-compliance?

In Bulgaria, penalties for non-compliance with pay transparency rules are: TBD. The EU directive also entitles workers to full compensation for pay discrimination, including back pay and bonuses.

Which companies must report gender pay gaps in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, the reporting threshold is TBD. Under the EU directive phase-in, companies with 250+ employees must report from 2027, 150+ from 2028, and 100+ from 2031.

Do employers in Bulgaria have to include salary ranges in job postings?

Once the EU directive is fully transposed, yes. All employers in Bulgaria must include a salary range in job postings or communicate it before the first interview. They also cannot ask candidates about their salary history.