<\/span><\/h2>\nGeography matters enormously. Average wage Poland<\/strong> in Warsaw and in a small town are two different realities.<\/p>\n<\/span>Top cities by salaries<\/span><\/h3>\nWarsaw<\/strong> – the absolute leader:<\/p>\n\n- Average salary – 9500 PLN gross<\/li>\n
- IT specialist can earn 15000-20000 PLN<\/li>\n
- Even cashiers earn 15-20% more than in regions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Krakow<\/strong> – second place:<\/p>\n\n- Average – 8200 PLN gross<\/li>\n
- Many international companies<\/li>\n
- Good salaries in IT and business services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wroclaw<\/strong> – growing market:<\/p>\n\n- Average – 7800 PLN gross<\/li>\n
- Developed manufacturing<\/li>\n
- Many vacancies for foreigners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Gdansk\/Gdynia<\/strong> – maritime gateway:<\/p>\n\n- Average – 7600 PLN gross<\/li>\n
- Good salaries in logistics and maritime business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Regions with lowest salaries<\/span><\/h3>\nEastern Poland traditionally lags behind:<\/p>\n
\n- Podkarpackie voivodeship<\/strong> – average 5800 PLN gross<\/li>\n
- Lubelskie<\/strong> – 5900 PLN<\/li>\n
- Podlaskie<\/strong> – 6000 PLN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
But! Life is cheaper there, so the real standard of living may be comparable.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Specifics for foreign workers<\/span><\/h2>\nNow an important point – average salary in Poland for Ukrainians<\/strong> and other foreigners. Honestly? Usually lower than for Poles in the same positions.<\/p>\n<\/span>Why foreigners earn less<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Language barrier<\/strong> – without Polish it’s harder to find a good job<\/li>\n
- Qualification recognition<\/strong> – not all diplomas are recognized<\/li>\n
- Lack of local experience<\/strong> – employers value Polish work experience<\/li>\n
- Legal status<\/strong> – on civil contracts they pay less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Real figures for foreigners<\/span><\/h3>\nAccording to our observations:<\/p>\n
\n- First job in production<\/strong> – 3500-4500 PLN net<\/li>\n
- With knowledge of Polish<\/strong> – 4500-6000 PLN<\/li>\n