The cost of living in Poland is still lower than the Western European average, and wages have grown noticeably in recent years. Below are current figures for 2026 based on data from Statistics Poland (GUS) and recruitment agencies.

Average salary in Poland in 2026

According to GUS, the average monthly gross salary in the enterprise sector (companies with 10+ employees) was:

  • PLN 8,934.98 gross, on average across 2025;
  • PLN 9,173.24 gross in May 2026 (the latest available data).

It’s worth not confusing the “average” salary with the “median”: the median wage across the entire Polish economy in May 2025 was PLN 7,082 gross: meaning half of employees earn less than that amount, and half earn more. The gap between the average and the median exists because a relatively small number of high salaries pull the average upward.

Minimum wage in Poland in 2026

The minimum wage in Poland in 2026 is PLN 4,806 gross per month. The minimum hourly rate (for civil-law contracts such as umowa zlecenie) is PLN 31.40 gross per hour.

Salaries by region

The highest salaries in Poland are traditionally found in the Masovian Voivodeship (Warsaw and the surrounding region), noticeably above the national average. Next come the Lower Silesian (Wrocław), Pomeranian (Gdańsk/Tricity), and Silesian voivodeships: typically several to over ten percent above the national average. The Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Kraków) tends to sit close to the national average salary. For exact regional figures in a given year, it’s best to check directly with GUS or Sedlak & Sedlak reports, as this data is updated regularly.

Salaries in the IT sector

IT professionals in Poland traditionally earn noticeably more than the national average. According to recruitment reports (Hays, No Fluff Jobs, Sedlak & Sedlak) for 2025-2026:

  • Senior developers on B2B contracts in Warsaw: median around PLN 18,000-25,000 net on invoice (before the sole proprietor’s own taxes);
  • in other major IT hubs (Wrocław, Kraków, Gdańsk, Katowice): usually somewhat lower, around PLN 16,000-22,000 net on invoice;
  • for employees on a standard employment contract (umowa o pracę), median Senior developer salaries typically fall in the PLN 15,000-20,000 gross per month range.

Many IT professionals in Poland work under B2B terms (as a JDG/sole proprietorship) rather than a standard employment contract, due to the higher net income.