Monthly gross minimum wage in Poland 2003-2023

Over the period observed, monthly minimum wages in Poland increased annually and reached 3,490 zloty (gross) as of January 2023. In July 2023, the minimum gross salary will increase, reaching 3,600 zloty (+19.6 percent compared to 2022).

Average monthly gross wages and salaries in Poland

In 2020, women in Poland earned 12.8 percent less than men. Women’s pay was also lower than the monthly average gross earnings by 7.1 percent. On the other hand, in 2022, the best-paid profession in Poland was an actuary in the insurance industry, earning from 12 thousand zloty to 28 thousand zloty gross per month. For example, the average salary of teachers amounted to 4.4 thousand zloty gross per month for a beginning teacher and nearly 6.8 zloty gross for a certified teacher as of September 2022.

Average number of hours worked in main and additional jobs in Poland

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the average number of hours worked in the primary job in Poland amounted to 38.9 hours per week. In that period, persons employed in the private sector worked almost two hours longer than in the public sector. Poles spent the most time working in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry, over 41 hours per week. However, in the fourth quarter of 2021, the average number of hours worked in the primary and additional jobs in Poland amounted to 39.4 hours per week. In the observed period, men worked three hours weekly longer than women.