When you compare job offers in Poland, two reference points matter most: the statutory minimum wage and the average salary figures (usually reported as gross pay). They help you understand whether an offer is competitive in a given location.
Minimum wage 2026: monthly rate and hourly minimum
From 1 January 2026, the minimum monthly wage is 4,806 PLN gross, and the minimum hourly rate is 31.40 PLN gross. These are nationwide amounts and do not vary by region or industry.
Average salary by voivodeship: latest official breakdown
Full “by-region” annual statistics are published with a delay. The latest official annual table available covers 2024 and shows clear regional differences. The highest average gross salary was reported in Mazowieckie (9,488.94 PLN). Lower values included Warmińsko-Mazurskie (7,133.90 PLN) and Podkarpackie (7,175.92 PLN).
For reference (2024, gross PLN): Dolnośląskie 8,359.59; Kujawsko-Pomorskie 7,322.89; Lubelskie 7,374.45; Lubuskie 7,425.38; Łódzkie 7,646.62; Małopolskie 8,249.31; Mazowieckie 9,488.94; Opolskie 7,536.33; Podkarpackie 7,175.92; Podlaskie 7,446.20; Pomorskie 8,066.89; Śląskie 8,096.38; Świętokrzyskie 7,236.58; Warmińsko-Mazurskie 7,133.90; Wielkopolskie 7,428.35; Zachodniopomorskie 7,512.51.
How to use these numbers when choosing a job
Always check whether the rate is gross or net, how many hours you work monthly, and what extras apply (night shifts, overtime). Also verify what accommodation includes, because it can significantly change your real monthly budget.
