Wages in Poland increased to 8962.28 PLN/Month in the first quarter of 2025 from 8477.21 PLN/Month in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Poland Average Gross Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Over the period observed, the average monthly gross salary in the Polish national economy increased annually and reached ******** zloty in 2024. Salary changes in Poland Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Poland's average real wage and salary have been growing steadily. In December 2024, average gross wages reached a growth of *** percent. The monthly salary at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 in the national economy amounted to ***** zloty and in the enterprise sector — ***** zloty.Since 2003 the minimum wage has increased from *** zloty to ***** zloty as of January 2025. As a result, Poland ranked second in Central and Eastern European countries in terms of the minimum wage in 2024. Employment in Poland In 2023, nearly **** million people were working in Poland, and the employment rate has increased by **** percentage points since 2010. As a result, Poland also registered one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union. The average level of unemployment in the EU in 2023 was *** percent. In Poland, it was *** percent.Poles have the average duration of working life in the European Union, working on average **** years. For comparison, the EU average amounted to **** years. However, they are among the busier nations in Europe, working an average of ** hours per week in the fourth quarter of 2023.In the first quarter of 2024, ** percent of Poles were satisfied with their jobs. And the main reasons for changing employers were ****** and the *****************************************.

In October 2022, the average gross monthly salary for entities employing more than nine persons in Poland amounted to ******** zloty. Half (median = fifth decile) of the employed employees received gross remuneration of up to ******** zloty.

Key information about Poland Monthly Earnings

• Poland Monthly Earnings stood at 2,066 USD in Jan 2025, compared with the previous figure of 2,163 USD in Dec 2024
• Poland Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Oct 1994 to Jan 2025, with an average number of 1,087 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 2,163 USD in Dec 2024 and a record low of 261 USD in Oct 1994

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. Statistics Poland provides Gross Average Monthly Wage and Salary in local currency. Narodowy Bank Polski average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings include Wages and Salaries in entities of the national economy in which the number of employed persons exceeds 9. Monthly Earnings exclude Budget entities conducting activity within the scope of National defence and Public safety, as well Paid employees abroad and in Social and Political organizations and trade unions. Monthly Earnings prior to January 2005 are based on NACE Rev 1.1.


Further information about Poland Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Poland Population reached 37 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Poland increased to 5 % in Jan 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 59 % in Sep 2024

Key information about Poland Household Income per Capita

• Poland Annual Household Income per Capita reached 7,645.611 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 6,056.291 USD in Dec 2022.
• Poland Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 4,412.766 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7,645.611 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 1,685.687 USD in Dec 2000.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Poland dropped 3.771 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. Statistics Poland provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. The International Monetary Fund average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Wages in Manufacturing in Poland decreased to 8497.75 PLN/Month in April from 8529.83 PLN/Month in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Poland Average Monthly Gross Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Over the period observed, the average monthly gross salary in the Polish national economy increased quarterly and reached 8,569 zloty in the fourth quarter of 2024. The wages and salaries in the enterprise sector were higher by 10 percent y/y.

Poland Household Income: Monthly Avg: per Capita data was reported at 2,678.300 PLN in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,249.790 PLN for 2022. Poland Household Income: Monthly Avg: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 1,114.490 PLN from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,678.300 PLN in 2023 and a record low of 450.440 PLN in 1995. Poland Household Income: Monthly Avg: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Poland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.H018: Household Budget Survey: Income and Expenditure per Capita.

Wages in Poland increased 8.40 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Poland Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Poland. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Poland. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Poland, the median household income stands at $123,214 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $91,948 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $49,083.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Poland median household income by age. You can refer the same here

In October 2022, employees aged 35-44 earned seven percent more than the average monthly salary in the national economy in Poland.

The average salary in the surveyed companies in Poland was over ****** zloty in 2024, an eight percent increase compared to the previous year. The highest salaries were paid in the IT sector. The average salary in this sector amounted to over ****** zloty per month. The lowest in administration — ***** zloty.

Poland PL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 8.700 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.200 % for 2020. Poland PL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 12.900 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2021, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.000 % in 2004 and a record low of 8.700 % in 2021. Poland PL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

Poland Avg Monthly Gross Wage and Salary: EN: IS: Manufacturing (Mfg) data was reported at 8,020.140 PLN in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,032.390 PLN for Jan 2025. Poland Avg Monthly Gross Wage and Salary: EN: IS: Manufacturing (Mfg) data is updated monthly, averaging 4,051.330 PLN from Nov 2007 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,098.430 PLN in Dec 2024 and a record low of 2,722.470 PLN in Jan 2008. Poland Avg Monthly Gross Wage and Salary: EN: IS: Manufacturing (Mfg) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Poland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.G030: Average Monthly Wage and Salary: Enterprise Sector: by Industry: PKD 2007.

The minimum gross wage per hour in Poland as of July 2024 amounted to **** zloty. As of January 2025, the minimum hourly wage will increase to **** zloty gross, an increase of **** percent. Purchasing power standards (PPS) in the CEE region From 2009 to 2023, almost every country in Central and Eastern Europe experienced increased GDP per capita in purchasing power standards. For example, Czechia's GDP per capita amounted to ** PPS last year, reaching the highest level among Central and Eastern European countries but lower than the EU average. A similar situation occurred in Poland, one of the countries experiencing an increase in GDP per capita, amounting to ** PPS. On the other hand, the highest actual individual consumption per capita expressed in purchasing power standards in the CEE region was recorder in Lithuania, Slovenia, and Romania. However, all Central and Eastern European countries reached actual individual consumption per capita below the EU average. Inflation’s effect on Poles Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation has increased drastically. That caused people to look at their expenditure of salaries more responsibly but also made them want to earn more. From 2021 to 2023, a fair share of Poles felt that food prices and fuel increased the most over the year. In 2022, due to the rising of some products and services in recent months in Poland, ** percent of people bought less and looked for cheaper products during daily shopping. Moreover, around ** percent of Poles gave up higher expenses to put them off for later. Inflation causes people to look for cheaper products. However, only about ** percent of Poles had higher trust in the promotions due to inflation.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents a breakdown of households across various income brackets in Poland, NY, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau classifies households into different categories, including total households, family households, and non-family households. Our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data for Poland, NY reveals how household income distribution varies among these categories. The dataset highlights the variation in number of households with income, offering valuable insights into the distribution of Poland households based on income levels.

Key observations

• For Family Households: In Poland, the majority of family households, representing 22.81%, earn $75,000 to $99,999, showcasing a substantial share of the community families falling within this income bracket. Conversely, the minority of family households, comprising 0.0%, have incomes falling $20,000 to $24,999, representing a smaller but still significant segment of the community.
• For Non-Family Households: In Poland, the majority of non-family households, accounting for 35.56%, have income $15,000 to $19,999, indicating that a substantial portion of non-family households falls within this income bracket. On the other hand, the minority of non-family households, comprising 0.0%, earn $20,000 to $24,999, representing a smaller, yet notable, portion of non-family households in the community.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: The income level represents the income brackets ranging from Less than $10,000 to $200,000 or more in Poland, NY (As mentioned above).
• All Households: Count of households for the specified income level
• % All Households: Percentage of households at the specified income level relative to the total households in Poland, NY
• Family Households: Count of family households for the specified income level
• % Family Households: Percentage of family households at the specified income level relative to the total family households in Poland, NY
• Non-Family Households: Count of non-family households for the specified income level
• % Non-Family Households: Percentage of non-family households at the specified income level relative to the total non-family households in Poland, NY

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Poland median household income. You can refer the same here

Over the period observed, monthly minimum wages in Poland increased annually and reached 4,300 zloty (gross) as of July 2024. In January 2025, the minimum gross salary will increase, reaching 4,666 zloty (+10 percent compared to January 2024). Average monthly gross wages and salaries in Poland In 2022, women in Poland earned 15 percent less than men. Women’s pay was also lower than the monthly average gross earnings by eight percent. On the other hand, in 2023, the best-paid profession in Poland was in the mining and quarrying and information and communication industry, earning from 12 thousand zloty to over 13 thousand zloty gross per month. For example, the average salary of teachers amounted to 6.3 thousand zloty gross per month for a beginning teacher and nearly 9.5 zloty gross for a certified teacher as of January 2024. Average number of hours worked in main and additional jobs in Poland In the fourth quarter of 2023, 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 construction and transportation industry, over 40 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 38.9 hours per week. In the observed period, men worked over two hours weekly longer than women.

Poland - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) was EUR14.20 in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Poland - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Poland - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) reached a record high of EUR14.20 in December of 2024 and a record low of EUR6.30 in December of 2008.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Poland town. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Poland town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $53,045 for males and $37,625 for females.

These income figures indicate a substantial gender-based pay disparity, showcasing a gap of approximately 29% between the median incomes of males and females in Poland town. With women, regardless of work hours, earning 71 cents to each dollar earned by men, this income disparity reveals a concerning trend toward wage inequality that demands attention in thetown of Poland town.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Poland town, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $70,471, while females earned $65,417, resulting in a 7% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 93 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the town of Poland town.

Interestingly, when analyzing income across all roles, including non-full-time employment, the gender pay gap percentage was higher for women compared to men. It appears that full-time employment presents a more favorable income scenario for women compared to other employment patterns in Poland town.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Poland town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Poland Household Income: Monthly Avg: per Capita: Retiree & Pensioner: Disposable Income data was reported at 1,424.830 PLN in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,366.470 PLN for 2015. Poland Household Income: Monthly Avg: per Capita: Retiree & Pensioner: Disposable Income data is updated yearly, averaging 791.510 PLN from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,424.830 PLN in 2016 and a record low of 319.680 PLN in 1995. Poland Household Income: Monthly Avg: per Capita: Retiree & Pensioner: Disposable Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.H015: Household Budget Survey: Income and Expenditure per Capita.