Minimum Wage in Poland

The minimum wage is PLN 4,806 gross a month for full-time work in 2026, and PLN 31.40 an hour for contracts of mandate and self-employed contractors.

An hour zł27.73

A week zł1,109.08

A month zł4,806 ≈ $1,231

A year zł57,672

Płaca minimalna, since 1 January 2026. The legal rate is set a month (highlighted); the others assume 40 hours a week. All amounts are before tax.

Confirmed: zł4,950 a month from 1 January 2027

The minimum wage rises to PLN 4,950 a month and PLN 32.30 an hour on 1 January 2027, set by regulation in September 2026. That is a rise of 3.0%, to about zł4,950 a month full-time.

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Change the hours to see what the minimum pays for part-time work or overtime, or enter your own hourly pay.

Pay an hour (PLN) Hours a week

A week: zł1,109.08
A month: zł4,806
A year: zł57,672

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

National minimum

It applies to all employees, with the monthly amount reduced in proportion for part-time work. The hourly rate covers civil-law contracts (umowa zlecenie).

Next change

The minimum wage rises to PLN 4,950 a month and PLN 32.30 an hour on 1 January 2027, set by regulation in September 2026.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: HR Law: The Ministry of Labour proposes the minimum wage for 2027.

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