Product Manager Salary in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, mid‑level product managers earn about 31,000 лв per year. Demand comes from Sofia's software firms, fintech startups, and multinational corporations seeking to launch new services.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв22,000 to лв28,000
Average (per year)
лв25,000
Entry-level positions in Pazardzhik involve junior duties and basic project coordination.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв28,000 to лв34,000
Average (per year)
лв31,000
Mid-level product managers, after several years of experience, lead larger projects and collaborate with manufacturing clients.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв34,000 to лв42,000
Average (per year)
лв38,000
Senior professionals handle several product lines while advancing process improvements for regional firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
лв42,000+
Principal-level managers head cross-functional teams and define product strategy for major employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
лв13 - лв19
per hour
Mid-level
лв19 - лв26
per hour
Senior
лв26 - лв34
per hour
Market Overview
Product managers are needed to steer digital products in Sofia. Plovdiv and Varna have demand from outsourcing firms and telecom operators. The cost of living influences how salaries compare with Western European peers.