Poland’s minimum wage will reach PLN 4,950 gross in 2027

Checked on 19 September 2026. AI-generated cover illustration.

The figures announced for 2027

In a notice dated 18 September, Poland’s National Labour Inspectorate states that the minimum wage for a full-time employee will reach PLN 4,950 gross per month in 2027. The current level is PLN 4,806, making the increase PLN 144 a month, or approximately 3%.

The minimum hourly rate for the relevant mandate and service contracts will rise from PLN 31.40 to PLN 32.30 gross. This hourly figure should not be treated as a straightforward conversion of the monthly minimum: the two benchmarks concern different contractual situations.

Planning a household budget

The key word is “gross”. The announced amount does not automatically equal the payment arriving in a worker’s bank account. For personal budgeting, request a calculation based on your own contract and circumstances rather than using a generic take-home figure.

When comparing job offers, check like-for-like terms: working hours, basic pay, bonuses, benefits and commuting costs. An increase in the statutory minimum does not mean every salary will rise by the same percentage.

Planning as an employer

For a French company recruiting in Poland, the announcement is a starting point for reviewing its 2027 budget with its payroll adviser. It does not by itself establish the total cost of a position. The contract and all remuneration components need to be considered together before producing an estimate.