Warsaw, Poland – Polish authorities have introduced new wage requirements that will impact both local employees and foreign workers holding certain permit types, effective January 1, 2026.
The changes include:
•Monthly minimum salary: PLN 4,806, up from PLN 4,666
•Minimum hourly rate: PLN 31.40, up from PLN 30.50
These adjustments apply to Polish workers as well as foreigners employed under Work Permits and Single Permits. Authorities clarified that some categories, including the EU Blue Card and the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit, operate under separate salary frameworks and are not affected by the new thresholds.
The update is part of Poland’s ongoing effort to ensure fair wages, protect workers’ rights, and align employment conditions with rising living costs, while continuing to attract skilled international labor under structured permit systems.
