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Salaries in Poland
Salaries in Poland by job and experience
Choose a role and experience level to see estimated monthly net salary benchmarks in Poland. Values are shown in PLN and can be converted to EUR or USD using public NBP exchange rates.
Quick answer
Job salaries in Poland vary strongly by role, experience, city and contract type. A monthly net benchmark is usually more useful than a gross headline number, especially when comparing offers across countries.
Currency conversion uses NBP table A mid exchange rates. EUR and USD values are approximate and should not be treated as bank or card exchange rates.
Service and sales workers
Sales assistant
ZarobTo own benchmark for this role. Values show estimated monthly net pay for a standard employment contract in Poland.
up to 1 year
4,200 PLN
approx. 989 EUR / 1,142 USD
net employment contract
1-3 years
4,800 PLN
approx. 1,130 EUR / 1,306 USD
net employment contract
3+ years
5,950 PLN
approx. 1,401 EUR / 1,618 USD
net employment contract
Salary benchmarks are ZarobTo own estimates based on public statistical data, market observations and simplified net employment-contract assumptions. They are educational and are not a job offer or financial advice.
Currency conversion uses NBP table A mid exchange rates. Current table: 110/A/NBP/2026, effective date: 2026-06-10. 1 EUR = 4.248 PLN, 1 USD = 3.677 PLN. Fallback rates are shown because live exchange rates could not be loaded.
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How to use this benchmark
Compare experience levels
A role can look underpaid or overpaid depending on whether you compare junior, regular or experienced work.
Use currency only as context
EUR and USD conversion helps with intuition, but real spending power depends on Polish prices and your city.
FAQ
Are the salary benchmarks gross or net?
The benchmarks on this page are simplified monthly net estimates for a standard employment contract in Poland.
Why do you show EUR and USD?
Many foreigners think in EUR or USD. The calculator converts PLN benchmarks using NBP table A mid exchange rates, so the foreign currency values are approximate.
Are these official salary figures?
No. The salary benchmarks are ZarobTo own estimates based on public statistical data, market observations and simplified assumptions.
Can I use this to negotiate salary?
You can use it as a starting point, but real salaries depend on city, company, seniority, language skills, responsibilities, benefits and contract type.