Poland
Expand your global workforce in Poland
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Poland
Capital
Warsaw
Currency
Polish złoty
Languages
Polish
GDP per Capita
$19,023
Employer Tax
19.48%-22.14%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
Poland is the sixth-largest economy in the European Union. It boasts the highest number of non-EU immigrants in the group and is growing at a very fast rate. Poland has a diverse economy consisting of services, industry, and agriculture. With its mixed market economy, they are poised to grow an average of 6% yearly.
Major economic hubs:
Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz
Skills in demand:
Construction and Trade Professionals, Information and Communications Technology Professionals, Engineering Professionals, Human Resource Professionals, Intellectual Professionals (Economists, Lawyers, Accountants, etc.)
Top local universities in Poland
Uniwersytet Warszawski
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Local: 1
World : 315
Uniwersytet Jagiellonski
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Local: 2
World : 387
Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza
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Local: 3
World : 556
Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
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Local: 4
World : 620
Politechnika Warszawska
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Local: 5
World : 647
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Salary Data
Some common jobs in Poland with average monthly salaries:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (PLN) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Chief Information Security Officer | 10,800 | 2,692 |
| Branch Banking Manager | 13,600 | 3,390 |
| IT Project Manager | 11,700 | 2,917 |
| Development Manager | 9,630 | 2,401 |
| IT Security Officer | 8,670 | 2,161 |
| Web Security Manager | 10,900 | 2,717 |
| Project Manager | 8,650 | 2,156 |
Employ in Poland
Employing in Poland
Hiring employees in Poland is easy when you are equipped to know its employment laws, benefits, payroll, and tax systems. Employ and onboard talents from Poland successfully with the information below.
Employee Contract
According to the Employment Law, under Article 29 of the Polish Labor Code, employment contracts must be in writing and must provide a written statement related to the settlements in the parties of the contract. The contract depends on the kind and the duration of the work but must adhere to the Polish Labor Code.
The written contracts must be in Polish but bilingual contracts are permitted however, Polish must be prevailing.
Probation Period
The probationary period for employees is up to three months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| January 6 | Epiphany | National Holiday |
| April 20 | Easter Sunday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| May 3 | Constitution Day | National Holiday |
| June 8 | Whit Sunday | National Holiday |
| June 19 | Corpus Christi | National Holiday |
| August 15 | Assumption of Mary | National Holiday |
| November 1 | All Saints’ Day | National Holiday |
| November 11 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | Second Day of Christmas | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 20 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 33 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 20 weeks | Yes |
Probation period
Leave compliance
Public and provincial holidays
Payroll in Poland
Payroll cycle
Wages in Poland are paid monthly.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Poland is PLN 4,666 per month, and hourly rate will be PLN 30.50.
Overtime pay
Overtime hours should not exceed 8 hours a week or 150 hours a year. An extra 50% rate on top of the normal hourly wage is compensated after the 8 hours of work.
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How taxes work
Employer payroll tax
| Scheme | Contribution |
| Old-age pension | 9.76% |
| Disability | 6.5% |
| Sickness | |
| Work Accident | 0.6 to 3.33% |
| Employee Capital Plans (PPK) | 1.5% |
| Additional voluntary contribution | 2.5% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Scheme | Contribution |
| Old-age pension | 9.76% |
| Disability | 1.5% |
| Sickness | 2.45% |
| Work Accident | – |
| Employee Capital Plans (PPK) | 2% |
| Additional voluntary contribution | 2% |
Employee Income Tax
Income tax is levied at a progressive rate on all annual income as follows:
| Annual Taxable Income
(Polish zloty, PLN) |
Applicable tax |
| 0 to 120,000 | 12% minus the tax reduction amount PLN 3,600 |
| 120,000 and above | PLN 10,800 plus 32% of all income exceeding PLN 120,000 |
VAT
The VAT rate of Poland is 23%.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
The 13th-month salary is not mandatory in Poland.
Employee Benefits
- Member Pension (retirement)
- Permanent Disability Benefit
- Surviving Spouse Benefit
- Surviving Children Benefit
- Orphan Benefit
- Dependent Parent Benefit
- Health cash Benefits
- Social Assistance Benefits
- Occupational Medicine Preventive Examinations
Employee offboarding
The termination of the contract between employer and employee must meet the conditions set forth by the Labour Code. Employees are entitled to receive their normal salary and follow the notice period for termination below.
The notice period for probationary employees is up to 7 days. For regular employees, their probationary period is up to 2 weeks.
Severance pay is given as follows:
- 1 months’ pay for less than 2 years of employment
- 2 months’ pay for employment between 2 to 8 years
- 3 months’ pay for employment over 8 years
Visa and
immigration
Getting a Visa for Poland follows the guidelines of the European Union under the Schengen Area. There is a different Visa needed called Poland Schengen Visa to be able to work, study, or reside in Poland permanently.
An invitation letter from the company should endorse your visa application and a certificate from the employer allowing your business travel is required for the Business Visa. A Memorandum and Article of Association, Trade License, or ownership/Partnership documents are also required.
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Overtime Pay
Minimum Wage
Overtime Pay
Overtime hours should not exceed 8 hours a week or 150 hours a year. An extra 50% rate on top of the normal hourly wage is compensated after the 8 hours of work.
During Holidays and Sundays, employees are compensated 100% on top of their hourly rate.
Between the hours of 21:00 to 6:00, employees are compensated 20% on top of their hourly rate.
Visa and Immigration