Poland raises minimum wage: how much is paid per hour and per month now

Poland raises minimum wage: how much is paid per hour and per month now

As of January 1, 2025, new minimum wage rates have been introduced in Poland, which amount to 4666 zlotys gross per month and 30.50 zlotys gross per hour. This decision is part of the annual review of the minimum wage that takes place in the country every January.

According to current legislation, if inflation exceeds 10%, a double increase in the minimum wage occurs in January and July. The next review of the minimum wage is scheduled for January 1, 2026.

Social Benefits in Poland

In addition to the minimum wage, there are a number of social benefits in Poland aimed at supporting various categories of the population:

• The payment for a schoolchild is 800 zlotys.
• The Family Care Capital (RKO) provides 500 zlotys for the second and subsequent children.
• For pregnant women, there is a one-time payment of 1000 zlotys.
• Housing rent compensation can reach up to 4500 zlotys.
• The social pension for persons with disabilities is about 1900 zlotys gross.
• School scholarships for children from low-income families range from 99 to 248 zlotys.
• Scholarships for students can reach up to 1570 zlotys.

It is important to note that there are several types of employment contracts in Poland, including 'umowa o pracę', 'umowa zlecenie', and 'umowa o dzieło'. The important bodies for processing various payments are ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) and MOPS (City Center for Social Assistance).

The increase in the minimum wage in Poland is an important step in the context of combating inflation and improving the living conditions of the population.

Such changes may affect the economic situation in the country, particularly the purchasing power of the population, which is a critical factor in the current economic conditions. Given the planned reviews in the coming years, further changes in the policy of minimum wages and social benefits can be expected. This may also encourage other countries in the region to reconsider their approaches to minimum wage and social protection.