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Average vs median salary in Poland
The average salary and the median salary tell different stories. Statistics Poland data for December 2025 shows that the average was clearly higher than the salary of the middle worker.
Quick answer
In December 2025, the median gross salary in Poland was 7,907.20 PLN, while the average gross salary was 9,813.30 PLN. The median was lower by 1,906.10 PLN, or 19.4%. Source data: Statistics Poland.
Median gross salary
7,907.20 PLN
Source data: Statistics Poland
Average gross salary
9,813.30 PLN
Source data: Statistics Poland
Gross difference
1,906.10 PLN
ZarobTo calculation based on GUS data
Median below average
19.4%
ZarobTo calculation based on GUS data
Median vs average gross salary
Source data: Statistics Poland. Differences: ZarobTo calculation based on GUS data.
Estimated take-home pay
Net amounts are simplified ZarobTo estimates based on gross GUS data. GUS salary figures are gross.
Why the median matters
The median is the middle value in the salary distribution. It is often closer to what a typical worker experiences because it is less affected by very high salaries.
Why the average still matters
The average is useful for macroeconomic comparisons and tracking changes over time, but it can overstate the earnings of the middle worker.
Methodology and sources
Main source: Statistics Poland publication on distribution of wages and salaries in the national economy in December 2025, published on 2026-06-03. Source data: Statistics Poland.
Calculations of differences and net estimates are ZarobTo own work based on Statistics Poland data. Net estimates use a simplified employment contract model and are not tax advice.
FAQ
What is the difference between average salary and median salary?
Average salary is total pay divided by the number of workers. Median salary is the middle value: half of workers earn no more than the median and half earn no less.
Which measure better describes a typical salary in Poland?
Median salary usually better describes a typical worker because the average can be increased by a smaller number of very high salaries.
Are the GUS figures gross or net?
The Statistics Poland figures used here are gross salary figures. Net amounts on ZarobTo are simplified own estimates based on those gross figures.
Why is the average salary higher than the median?
The average is sensitive to high earners. When some salaries are very high, they can lift the average above what the middle worker receives.