MINIMUM AND AVERAGE SALARY IN POLAND
Poland is located in Eastern Europe on the Baltic Sea coast. It borders Germany to the west, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, Russia to the north, Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine to the east. It is a beautiful state with ancient history, rich cultural heritage, and many interesting sights, including architectural monuments and museums.
The population of Poland is about 37.7 million people. The overwhelming majority of local residents are ethnic Poles. Since 2004, the state is part of the European Union and has a strong economy. All this makes the Polish labour market attractive for workers from abroad. Let's find out what salaries in Poland in 2023.
Minimum salary in Poland
The minimum wage in Poland is set by the local government. The rate is revised annually in accordance with the Wage Act of 10 October 2002 and is announced by the Prime Minister until 15 September each year. Polish employers may not underestimate the minimum wage for their employees. The law provides for fines of up to 7,000 euros.
The official minimum wage in Poland from January 1, 2023 is 3,490 PLN per month, which is equivalent to 845 US dollars. After payment of taxes it remains around 2,710 PLN (655 USD). Compared to last year, the rate has increased by 480 PLN or 13.8% (3,010 PLN in 2022). The hourly minimum wage rate in Poland is 22.8 PLN.
According to the Polish Minister for Family, Labour and Social Policy, about 1.3 million workers in Poland receive income at the minimum level. At the same time, the labor force in the country consists of about 16.8 million people. Over the past 10 years, the monthly minimum wage in Poland has more than doubled – from 1,600 PLN in 2013 to 3,490 PLN in 2023.
Average salary in Poland
According to official data from the Polish Central Statistical Office, before taxes, the average salary in Poland in 2023 is 6,885 PLN per month, which corresponds to 1,670 dollars. After all mandatory deductions, the Polish employee has 5,025 PLN or 1,215 dollars at his disposal.
| Sector of economy | Zloty per month | Dollars per month |
| Information and communication | 11,859.24 | 2,875 |
| Supply of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning | 9,918.65 | 2,405 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activity | 9,331.06 | 2,260 |
| Fishing, agriculture and forestry | 9,302.83 | 2,255 |
| Mining | 8,999.74 | 2,180 |
| Real estate operations | 6,973.24 | 1,690 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 6,551.06 | 1,590 |
| Manufacturing | 6,475.46 | 1,570 |
| Construction | 6,423.76 | 1,555 |
| Water supply, sewerage and waste management | 6,018.40 | 1,460 |
| Transportation and storage | 6,607.32 | 1,600 |
| Administrative and support services | 5,340.95 | 1,295 |
| Accommodation and meals | 5,012.48 | 1,215 |
The highest salaries in Poland were recorded in the field of information and communication, and the lowest in the housing and food sector.
| Voivodeship | Zloty per month | Dollars per month |
| Masovian (Warsaw) | 8,856.41 | 2,145 |
| Pomeranian (Gdansk) | 7,837.13 | 1,900 |
| Lower Silesian (Wrocław) | 7,627.68 | 1,850 |
| Lesser Poland (Krakow) | 7,416.79 | 1,800 |
| Silesian (Katowice) | 7,403.66 | 1,795 |
| Opolskoe (Opole) | 6,919.08 | 1,680 |
| Greater Poland (Poznan) | 6,802.78 | 1,650 |
| West Pomeranian (Szczecin) | 6,708.90 | 1,625 |
| Lubusz (Gorzów Wielkopolski and Zielona Góra) | 6,468.26 | 1,570 |
| Podlaskie (Bialystok) | 6,240.71 | 1,515 |
| Holy Cross (Kielce) | 6,128.13 | 1,485 |
| Subcarpathian (Rzeszow) | 5,995.68 | 1,455 |
| Lodz (Lodz) | 5,209.46 | 1,265 |
| Lublin (Lublin) | 4,948.09 | 1,200 |
| Warmian-Masurian (Olsztyn) | 4,763.06 | 1,155 |
Note. Information on average wages in Poland by sector and region is based on the current official data from the Polish Central Statistical Office.
In conclusion, we note that the unemployment rate in Poland is about 5–6%, and the income tax rate in 2023 ranges from 12% (income up to 120,000 PLN per year) to 32% (income over 120,000 PLN per year).
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