Official wage floor
Minimum wage in Poland 2026: gross, net and hourly rate
The official minimum wage in Poland in 2026 is 4,806 PLN gross per month and 31.40 PLN gross per hour from 2026-01-01. Net pay is an estimate because deductions depend on contract and individual payroll assumptions.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-27
Monthly gross
4,806 PLN
Official 2026 minimum salary
Hourly gross
31.40 PLN
Official 2026 minimum hourly rate
Estimated net
about 3,606 PLN
Educational payroll estimate
Official 2026 minimum wage in Poland
The 2026 statutory minimum wage is an official gross amount. Gross salary is before employee-side deductions. The amount paid to a bank account can be lower and depends on payroll assumptions.
The monthly minimum wage applies to employment contracts. The statutory minimum hourly rate is relevant for selected civil-law contracts where hourly minimum-rate rules apply.
| Item | Official 2026 value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly minimum gross salary | 4,806 PLN | Official |
| Minimum hourly gross rate | 31.40 PLN | Official |
| Effective from | 1 January 2026 | Official |
| Estimated monthly net, employment contract | about 3,606 PLN | ZarobTo estimate |
Minimum wage gross vs net
The net value is not written into the minimum-wage regulation. It depends on tax and social contribution assumptions, PPK, reliefs and individual payroll details.
Use the ZarobTo gross-net calculator if you need to test a specific contract type or scenario.
- Gross is the legal headline amount.
- Net is estimated take-home pay.
- B2B invoices are not minimum-wage salary.
- Foreigners should check both payroll and legal work status.
Part-time examples
For employment contracts, part-time salary is usually proportional to working time. These examples use the official 2026 monthly gross minimum wage and simple fractions.
| Working time | Minimum gross salary |
|---|---|
| Full time | 4,806 PLN |
| 3/4 time | 3,604.50 PLN |
| 1/2 time | 2,403 PLN |
| 1/4 time | 1,201.50 PLN |
What foreigners should check
A legal wage floor does not solve every job-offer question. Foreigners should still check contract type, legal work basis, paid leave, working time, overtime, city costs and whether the employer correctly handles documents.
- Is the salary monthly gross or hourly gross?
- What contract type is offered?
- Does the role require Polish language?
- Is the employer supporting legal work or residence documents?
- Is the net salary enough for the chosen city?
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Methodology and limitations
Official gross monthly and hourly values are taken from gov.pl and stored in one shared configuration.
The net amount is calculated with ZarobTo's simplified employment-contract calculator and is not an official payroll decision.
This page is educational. It is not legal, tax, accounting, immigration, financial or career advice. Individual salary, residence, work-permit and tax situations can differ.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Poland in 2026?
The official 2026 minimum wage is 4,806 PLN gross per month.
What is the minimum hourly rate in Poland in 2026?
The official 2026 minimum hourly rate is 31.40 PLN gross.
How much is minimum wage net in Poland?
On a standard employment-contract estimate, 4,806 PLN gross is about 3,606 PLN net, but individual payroll can differ.
Does the minimum wage apply to foreigners?
Foreign workers legally employed in Poland should not be paid below applicable Polish minimum-wage rules, but legal status and contract type still matter.