Minimum wage increase in Poland

On 1 July 2024, the gross monthly minimum wage in Poland was increased to PLN 4,300 (around EUR 1,000). This increase of +1.4% compared to 1 January 2024 and +19.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) marks a significant change for many workers.

🔍 Key figures :

  • 23.9% of employees, or 3.6 million people, are affected by this revaluation, according to the Ministry of Labour.
  • In the 1st quarter of 2024, the average monthly wage in the corporate sector rose by 14.4% year-on-year, reaching PLN 8147.38 (EUR 1895).

For 2025, the government is proposing a one-off minimum wage increase of 7.6% to PLN 4,626, in response to continued wage pressure.

This measure reflects Poland’s ongoing commitment to improving the living and working conditions of its citizens.