2026 RatesPoland Minimum Wage
Current minimum wage rates and regulations in Poland for 2026.
Minimum Wage Rates 2026
Monthly
PLN 4,806
Hourly
PLN 31.40
Weekly (40h)
PLN 1109
Annual
PLN 57,672
Key Information
Płaca Minimalna (Minimum Wage)
The Polish minimum wage is set annually by the Council of Ministers. It applies to all full-time employees. Since 2023, minimum wage adjustments occur once or twice per year depending on inflation forecasts.
Hourly Rate for Civil Law Contracts
The minimum hourly rate of PLN 31.40 applies specifically to civil law contracts (umowa zlecenie and self-employed). Employment contracts use the monthly minimum of PLN 4,806.
Coverage
The minimum wage applies to all full-time employees regardless of sector. Part-time workers receive a proportional amount based on their contracted hours. There are no reduced rates for young workers.
Recent Growth
Poland's minimum wage has seen significant increases in recent years, more than doubling since 2020. This reflects government policy to raise living standards and reduce the gap with Western European wages.
Part-time Minimum Wage
| Hours/Week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hours | PLN 314 | PLN 1361 | PLN 16,328 |
| 20 hours | PLN 628 | PLN 2721 | PLN 32,656 |
| 25 hours | PLN 785 | PLN 3402 | PLN 40,820 |
| 30 hours | PLN 942 | PLN 4082 | PLN 48,984 |
| 35 hours | PLN 1099 | PLN 4762 | PLN 57,148 |
| 40 hours | PLN 1256 | PLN 5443 | PLN 65,312 |
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