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🇵🇱 Minimum Wage 2026

What Is the Minimum Wage in Poland in 2026?

The minimum wage in Poland in 2026 is €5.10 per hour, €890 per month, and €10,680 per year before taxes. Płaca minimalna (converted to EUR).

Hourly Rate
€5.10
per hour
Monthly Gross
€890
per month
Annual Gross
€10,680
per year
bolt TL;DR
  • Hourly rate: €5.10 (Jan 2026)
  • Monthly / Annual: €890 / €10,680 gross
  • Płaca minimalna (converted to EUR)

Key Facts

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Hourly
€5.10
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Monthly
€890
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Annual
€10,680
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Last Update
Jan 2026
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Net Monthly (est.)
~€668
savings
Net Annual (est.)
~€8,010

Net estimates assume ~25% effective tax and social contribution rate. Actual amounts vary by personal situation.

Historical Minimum Wage Increases

2022 €3.61/hour
2024 €4.18/hour
2026 €5.10/hour Current

EU Minimum Wage Ranking

At €890/month, Poland's minimum wage ranks #9 among EU countries with a statutory minimum.

🇱🇺 Luxembourg
€2,571
🇳🇱 Netherlands
€2,300
🇩🇪 Germany
€2,220
🇮🇪 Ireland
€2,200
🇧🇪 Belgium
€2,030
🇦🇹 Austria
€1,890
🇫🇷 France
€1,767
🇪🇸 Spain
€1,323
🇵🇱 Poland
€890
🇵🇹 Portugal
€870

Countries without a statutory minimum (Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland) are not included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum wage in Poland in 2026?

The minimum wage in Poland is €5.10/hour, €890/month, and €10,680/year gross in 2026. Płaca minimalna (converted to EUR).

How much is the minimum wage per hour in Poland?

The hourly minimum wage in Poland is €5.10 as of Jan 2026. This is the gross statutory minimum before taxes and social contributions.

What is the annual minimum wage in Poland?

The annual gross minimum wage in Poland is €10,680 (12 months x €890). After taxes and social contributions (estimated at ~25%), the net take-home is approximately €8,010.

How has the minimum wage in Poland changed over the years?

The minimum wage in Poland has seen steady increases. The most recent increase was in Jan 2026, bringing the hourly rate to €5.10. See the historical timeline above for the full progression.

How does Poland's minimum wage compare to other EU countries?

At €890/month, Poland's minimum wage ranks among the lowest in Europe. Luxembourg has the highest statutory minimum at €2,571/month, while Poland has one of the lowest at €890/month.