Maternity Benefit Calculator 2026
Pregnancy-and-birth benefit (410 days at 90% of insurable income) and the child-care benefit to age 2 (€460.17/month) — under the 2026 social-insurance rules.
Usually equals your gross salary, capped at the maximum insurable income (€2112).
First 410 days (monthly)
€900.00
90% of the insurable income
Second year (monthly)
€460.17
Flat child-care benefit up to age 2 (€460.17 for 2026)
Approximate monthly figure. НОИ computes the benefit per working day (90% of the average daily insurable income, capped at the average daily net pay) — the exact amount depends on the month's working days and your insurance record. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Bulgarian maternity benefit calculated?
The daily benefit is 90% of the average daily insurable income over the last 24 calendar months, floored at the minimum daily wage and capped at the average daily net pay. Monthly that is roughly 90% of the average monthly insurable income (max €2112).
How long is paid maternity leave in Bulgaria?
410 days for pregnancy and birth, 45 of them before the due date. Afterwards, until the child turns 2, a flat monthly child-care benefit is paid — €460.17 in 2026.
What are the eligibility conditions?
12 months of insurance record with sickness-and-maternity (ОЗМ) cover. The record need not be continuous or with a single employer.
Can I work while receiving the benefit?
Yes — returning to work before the leave ends pays 75% of the benefit (rule effective 1 January 2026; previously 50%). It applies to both the 410 days and the second year.
How much is the second-year benefit in 2026?
€460.17 per month (900 BGN) — raised from €398.81 (780 BGN) on 1 January 2026. The amount is the same for everyone regardless of income.
Are my inputs stored?
No. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is sent to a server and nothing is saved.
2026 parameters: minimum wage €551, maximum insurable income €2112, second-year benefit €460.17. Figures are indicative and not legal advice — the exact amount is set by the National Social Security Institute.