Remote Software Engineer Salary in Bulgaria

How much do remote developers in Bulgaria expect to make? $62,475 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Bulgaria are around average for Central & Eastern Europe. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$62,475USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$74,684USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Bulgaria with another location.

Compare with:
Poland
Bulgaria remote developer salaryBulgaria
Front-end Developer
$58,590
$65,410
Back-end Developer
$66,543
$68,385
Data Scientist
$65,867
$74,712
App Developer
$60,215
$67,433
DevOps Engineer
$68,802
$77,955

English Proficiency in Bulgaria

high
#24
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Proficiency
very high
high
moderate
low
very low

About software engineer salary in Bulgaria

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Bulgaria are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Bulgaria, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Bulgaria with Arc

Lyubomir R. - developer in Bulgaria
Lyubomir R.

I'm an engineer with 10+ years of experience, affinity to product and experience in a wide-range of areas - LLMs, security, payment systems, data-aggregation pipelines, infrastructure, containerization in a small startup (Metaview) and several billion+ dollar companies (Gitlab, Docker, Uber, VMware). I can help you build and productionize AI solutions at scale, pass SOC 2 compliance, optimize your engineering pipeline and execute towards your product goals.

Ivaylo K. - developer in Bulgaria
Ivaylo K.

🚀 Passionate full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience creating robust, scalable applications that seamlessly blend technical excellence with intuitive design. I specialize in transforming ideas into reality, building solutions that balance powerful functionality with exceptional user experiences, from initial concept through deployment. 🛠️ Technical Expertise: - Frontend: React.js • Next.js • TypeScript • JavaScript • Redux • Responsive Design - Backend: Node.js • Express.js • RESTful APIs • Database Architecture - Databases: MongoDB • PostgreSQL - Tools & Methodologies: Git • JIRA • Agile Development • Adobe Analytics 💼 Professional Experience: - Currently developing enterprise applications across diverse domains, including healthcare and security systems. My work involves full-stack development with React-based systems, integrating modern databases, and following agile methodologies for both frontend and backend development. ⚡ My Approach: - I take full ownership of my work and approach each project with a commitment to clean code, best practices, and continuous learning. Whether building client-side interfaces or server-side solutions, I focus on creating applications that elevate digital experiences through thoughtful technical decisions. 📈 Continuous Growth: - Passionate about staying current with evolving technologies and development practices. I believe in balancing technical innovation with practical, maintainable solutions. 🌍 Beyond Development: - I enjoy traveling and exploring new cultures, which brings fresh perspectives and adaptability to my professional work.

Luís L. - developer in Bulgaria
Luís L.
Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience building high-traffic frontend applications for millions of users. My background spans critical sectors like Fintech (payment systems), Ticketing (high-concurrency sales), and SaaS Customer Experience platforms. I specialize in the React and TypeScript ecosystem, with a solid experience in Next.js and strong focus on scalable architecture. Beyond writing clean code, I bridge the gap between engineering and product growth by implementing Data-Driven UI strategies, A/B Testing (GrowthBook/Clarity), and CRO to directly impact business conversion rates. My technical toolkit includes deep integration with Headless CMS (Strapi/Hygraph), Web Analytics, and modern CI/CD workflows via Vercel, AWS, Github Actions and Railway. I am passionate about Product-Led Growth and developing user-centric interfaces that perform under pressure.Core Stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Web Analytics, A/B Testing, CRO, SaaS Scalability, SEO.

Salary reports by technologies

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