# Stara Zagora economic and industrial transformation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stara-zagora-economic-and-industrial-transformation
> Updated: 2026-09-01T17:07:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Stara Zagora region in Bulgaria is experiencing economic shifts characterized by rising wages and large-scale industrial restructuring. In the second quarter of 2026, the average monthly gross salary reached 1,230 euros, marking a 10.4% annual increase from 2025. This growth was driven largely by the private sector, with the highest earnings found in the production and distribution of electricity, heat, and gaseous fuels.

To support long-term economic evolution, the region is receiving nearly 150 million euros from the Just Transition Fund. This funding aims to facilitate an industrial transformation by moving the region away from coal dependency toward high-value-added industries and sustainable job creation. Complementary local efforts include energy efficiency projects, such as a 2.37 million euro initiative to renovate residential buildings in the Kazanski district.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Stara Zagora receives nearly 150 million euros for industrial transformation

Stara Zagora is set to receive nearly 150 million euros from the Just Transition Fund for industrial transformation, alongside local municipal projects focused on residential energy efficiency.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stara-zagora-receives-nearly-150-million-euros-for-industrial-transformation

### 2026-08-27: Stara Zagora average monthly salary reaches 1,230 euros

Average monthly gross salaries in Bulgaria's Stara Zagora region rose to 1,230 euros in Q2 2026, a 10.4% increase year-on-year, with the highest wages in the energy sector.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stara-zagora-average-monthly-salary-reaches-1230-euros

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