Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Poland
Capital
Warsaw
Currency
Polish złoty
Languages
Polish
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$19,023
Employer Tax
19.48%-22.14%
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.)
Local Universities
Some local universities with local ranks in Poland;
Local: 1
World : 315
Local: 2
World : 387
Local: 3
World : 556
Local: 4
World : 620
Local: 5
World : 647
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 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
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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.
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.
The probationary period for employees is up to three months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| 6 Jan | Epiphany | National holiday |
| 31 Mar | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 1 Apr | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 1 May | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 3 May | Constitution Day | National holiday |
| 19 May | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 30 May | Corpus Christi | National holiday |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 1 Nov | All Saints’ Day | National holiday |
| 11 Nov | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 26 Dec | Second Day of Christmas | National holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 20 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 33 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 20 weeks | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Wages in Poland are paid monthly.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Poland is PLN 3,600 per month.
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.
Bonus
The 13th-month salary is not mandatory in Poland.
Taxes
The contribution taxes are dependent on which contributions the employee is available to provide.
| Category | Rate | Salary Cap |
| Pension and Disability Insurance | 16.26% | PLN 177,660 (2022) |
| Accident Insurance | 0.67%-3.33 | – |
| Labour Fund | 2.45% | – |
| Employee Guaranteed Benefits Fund | 0.10% | – |
| Category | Rate | Salary Cap |
| Pension and Disability Insurance | 11.26% | PLN 177,660 |
| Sickness Insurance | 2.45% | – |
| Health Insurance | 9% | – |
Income tax is levied at a progressive rate on all annual income as follows:
| Taxable income (PLN) | Tax rate (PLN) | |
| Over | Not over | |
| 0 | 120,000 | 12% of the base less the amount decreasing tax (PLN 3,600)* |
| 120,000 | – | 10,800 + 32% excess over 120,000 PLN |
The VAT rate of Poland is 23%.
Offboarding & Termination
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:
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 Proprietorship/Partnership documents are also required.
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.
