Monthly minimum wage in Poland
Poland: Monthly minimum wage was 4,806 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Poland, 1995–2026
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2026, monthly minimum wage in Poland stood at 4,806. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 159.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Poland peaked at 4,806 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 305, in 1995.
Poland ranks 79th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 305 | — |
| 1996 | 370 | +21.3% |
| 1997 | 450 | +21.6% |
| 1998 | 500 | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 650 | +30.0% |
| 2000 | 700 | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 760 | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 760 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 800 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 824 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 849 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 899 | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 936 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 1,126 | +20.3% |
| 2009 | 1,276 | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 1,317 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 1,386 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 1,500 | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 1,600 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 1,680 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 1,750 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 1,850 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 2,000 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 2,100 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 2,250 | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 2,600 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 2,800 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 3,010 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 3,600 | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 4,300 | +19.4% |
| 2025 | 4,666 | +8.5% |
| 2026 | 4,806 | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 455 | 305 | 650 | 5 |
| 2000s | 893 | 700 | 1,276 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,743 | 1,317 | 2,250 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,683 | 2,600 | 4,806 | 7 |
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More work & labour data for Poland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 22,799 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 9,591 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,786 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,544 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 19,330 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in Poland?
- Monthly minimum wage in Poland was 4,806 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,806 in 2026.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 305 in 1995.
- How does Poland rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Poland ranks 79th out of 173 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.