HOW TO FIND A JOB IN POLAND
Back in the early 1990s, Poland set a course for economic liberalization and transition to European standards. Accession to the EU in 2004 allowed the country to fully complete the transformation process and become one of the most reliable economies in Central Europe.
Even during the financial crisis of 2008-2009, the country's economic performance showed growth. Despite a rigid labor code and bureaucracy, some problems in the tax and judicial system, Poland is a stable state with great prospects.
Work in Poland for foreigners in 2025 is not only an opportunity for temporary earnings, but also a chance to immigrate to the European Union forever. There is an acute problem of outflow of young specialists to more developed countries, for example, Germany or Great Britain. Therefore, the road to Poland is open to labor migrants from third countries, especially those with scarce professions.
The unemployment rate in Poland is 3-4%. This is quite an acceptable figure for Europe and compared to the previous year, there is a steady upward trend in employment. Further, we will consider the main options for labor migration to Poland, learn how to find a job without intermediaries and get acquainted with the available jobs and salaries in 2025.
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Employment in Poland. How to go to work.
Despite the rather low wages, if compared to developed EU countries, the flow of migrant workers to Poland, especially from Ukraine, is constantly growing. Only for the last few years hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have filled vacancies on the Polish labor market and obtained a residence permit in Poland. In principle, local authorities promote the inflow of foreign labor force in every possible way, contributing to the development of the local economy.
In addition, Polish universities offer high-quality and often free education for foreign students. The government stimulates the inflow of foreign investment, so business in Poland in modern realities can be very profitable. Close geographical location, similar culture and mentality of local people are additional factors for making a positive decision about employment in Poland.
Of course, EU membership imposes certain restrictions for citizens from third countries to successfully find a vacancy in Poland. In particular, this refers to the need to obtain a work permit, to open a work visa, and most importantly, to search for an employer beforehand. Europeans and citizens of Poland are in a much more favorable position.
There are a large number of illegal migrant workers on the Polish labor market, and there are also many dubious employment agencies. However, this article will focus exclusively on legitimate ways to find a job in Poland without intermediaries.
So, the main task of a foreign job seeker is to find a Polish company that will agree to conclude a labor contract with a foreigner. It is the employer who arranges a work permit in Poland for a foreign specialist. For some categories of persons such a permit is not required. For example, refugees, permanent residents of Poland, Pole card holders, students of Polish universities, foreign language teachers.
Types of work permits in Poland
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Type A. It implies working on the basis of an employment contract in a company registered in Poland.
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Type B. Issued to managers and members of boards of directors of Polish companies, provided that they reside in Poland for more than 6 months during the year.
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Type C. Provides for the performance of work by foreigners on the territory of Poland for foreign companies for a period of more than 30 days.
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Type D. Temporary employment of employees of foreign companies that do not have branches or representative offices in Poland.
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Type E. Rarely issued to foreign applicants if none of the above types of permits can be applied for.
Decisions on granting work permits in Poland to foreigners are made by the Voivodeship Administration at the place of registration of the employer. The period of consideration of applications is 1-2 months. The period of validity of the document depends on the duration of work, usually granted for a year, maximum 3-5 years.
In some cases, citizens of the Republic of Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Russia and Armenia have the right to be employed in Poland without a work permit for a period not exceeding 6 months within one year.
Another important obstacle to employment in Poland for foreigners from third countries is the need to pass a special test on the Polish employment market. For this purpose, the vacancy is posted at the local labor exchange and in case there are no applicants for a job among locals or Europeans, a work permit may be issued to a foreign applicant within 2-3 weeks.
There are exceptions to this requirement, for example, for holders of scarce professions or citizens of countries bordering Poland, with which there is cooperation in the field of labor migration.
How to find a job in Poland. Search for a job without intermediaries.
Work in Poland without intermediaries in 2025 requires from applicants a certain amount of luck, patience and understanding of the requirements for labor migrants. Let's highlight the main points.
Language. About 98% of locals communicate in the official state language, i.e. Polish. The younger generation of Poles speaks English, and German is also partially widespread. In any case, Polish and English language skills are a big plus for the applicant.
Qualifications. A university diploma, preferably from a European university, work experience, special skills and other proof of competence (courses, certificates) – all this will increase the chances of finding a prestigious job in Poland. In some regulated professions, you may have to undergo additional training and pass exams.
There is a huge number of foreigners working in Poland, visit thematic forums, communicate in social networks, including professional ones – linkedin.com, write to employers directly. Here are some large Polish companies – PGE, Grupa PZU, KGHM Polska Miedz, PKN Orlen, Tauron Group, Pgnig Group.
Searching for a job in Poland via the Internet
The first thing to do is to check the official website of the Polish Public Employment Service – praca.gov.pl.
Popular Polish job search sites
praca.pl – the interface is presented in Polish and English. Convenient search system allows you to select the desired specialty and find vacancies in Poland by regions and cities. The information is constantly updated and the latest offers are displayed on the main page.
pracuj.pl – the most popular job site in Poland with more than 35,000 job offers. It has a modern design with many useful tools for the user. For example, a salary calculator, an assistant in creating a CV and an online income comparison. The resource is available in Polish.
pl.jooble.org – a simple-looking interface allows you to quickly find a suitable vacancy in Poland.
jobs.pl – the resource offers more than 100 000 vacancies in Poland. The following tools are available – salary calculator, professional resume creation and job fair. Available in English version.
infopraca.pl – state-of-the-art Polish job search service in Poland.
International employment resources in Poland
pl.indeed.com
careerjet.pl
learn4good.com
Polish newspaper websites
Gazeta Wyborcza
Rzeczpospolita
Zycie Warszawy
Be extremely careful if you cannot find a job in Poland on your own and have to use the services of intermediary agencies. The cost of such services ranges from 300 to 500 euros. It is better to choose Polish companies, of which there are several hundred in the country, and then only through the patronage of friends or acquaintances.
Jobs and salaries in Poland
The best cities to find a job in Poland are Warsaw, Krakow and Wroclaw. Agriculture is currently in a certain decline, so the number of jobs for foreigners in this area is limited. However, sometimes there are vacancies for seasonal harvesting work in Poland.
The average salary in Poland in 2025 is about 2,035 euros per month, and after taxes remains around 1,465 euros. The minimum wage from January 1, 2025 is PLN 4,666 (€1,095).
Available vacancies in Poland for foreigners in 2025
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Qualified engineers.
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Experienced builders.
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Professional workers, such as welders, turners, electricians, masons.
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Medical workers.
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Information technology specialists.
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Long-haul truck drivers.
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Unskilled labor.
Work in Poland for men, for example, a driver can bring more than 1,100 euros a month. Women are employed as caregivers, waitresses, maids, dishwashers with a salary of about 500-800 euros. Qualified specialists can expect higher salaries, up to 2,000 euros and more.
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