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Salaries by sector and region in Poland: who earns the most

Average salary in 17 sectors of the economy and 16 regions (Statistics Poland), ranked, with the change since the start of the chosen period. Pick a sector to see it against the average.

Periodfrom 2015to 2024

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Highest, 2024
13 432 zł
Information and communication (IT)
Lowest, 2024
5 405 zł
Accommodation and food service
Spread
2,49 ×
best-paid sector vs lowest-paid
Highest among regions, 2024
10 019 zł
Mazowieckie
  • Information and communication (IT)
  • All sectors
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Average wage by sector, 2024

Average wage by sector, 2024

change since 2015

  1. 1.Information and communication (IT)+100,9 %
  2. 2.Finance and insurance+93,8 %
  3. 3.Public administration and defence+113,1 %
  4. 4.Professional and scientific activities+107,5 %
  5. 5.Health and social work+143,4 %
  6. 6.Education+102,0 %
  7. 7.Agriculture, forestry, fishing+87,9 %
  8. 8.Industry, total+99,8 %
  9. 9.Manufacturing+106,1 %
  10. 10.Real estate+85,6 %
  11. 11.Transport and storage+112,9 %
  12. 12.Arts, entertainment and recreation+111,3 %
  13. 13.Trade and vehicle repair+114,0 %
  14. 14.Construction+105,5 %
  15. 15.Other services+114,2 %
  16. 16.Administrative and support services+127,2 %
  17. 17.Accommodation and food service+119,8 %

Average wage by region, 2024

Regional GUS data exclude firms with up to 9 staff, so they are higher than the national average.

Average wage by region, 2024

change since 2015

  1. 1.Mazowieckie+96,5 %
  2. 2.Dolnośląskie+110,9 %
  3. 3.Małopolskie+125,7 %
  4. 4.Pomorskie+108,6 %
  5. 5.Śląskie+102,2 %
  6. 6.Łódzkie+113,6 %
  7. 7.Zachodniopomorskie+111,6 %
  8. 8.Opolskie+109,8 %
  9. 9.Lubuskie+121,1 %
  10. 10.Podlaskie+115,2 %
  11. 11.Lubelskie+110,1 %
  12. 12.Wielkopolskie+108,4 %
  13. 13.Kujawsko-pomorskie+117,8 %
  14. 14.Świętokrzyskie+114,0 %
  15. 15.Warmińsko-mazurskie+115,4 %
  16. 16.Podkarpackie+113,0 %

Sources: GUS Local Data Bank. Data retrieved 2026-10-14.

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How it is computed

  1. 1Source and definitionGUS Local Data Bank: average gross monthly wage by NACE section. Mining, energy and water are published nationally only together with manufacturing, hence the “Industry, total” line. Annual data arrive with about a one-year lag.
  2. 2RegionsRegional GUS data exclude firms with up to 9 staff, so they run higher than the national-economy average. Compare regions with each other, not with the official notice.

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most in Poland?

According to GUS, in 2024: information and communication (PLN 13,432 gross a month), then finance and insurance (PLN 12,615) and public administration (PLN 10,203). The full ranking for any year is above.

Where in Poland is pay highest?

In Mazowieckie (PLN 10,019 in 2024 in firms with 10+ staff), followed by Dolnośląskie, Małopolskie and Pomorskie. The lowest averages are in Podkarpackie and Warmińsko-mazurskie, around PLN 7,500.

Which sectors gained most since 2015?

Health and social work (+143 % over 2015–2024), administrative services (+127 %) and food service (+120 %). IT rose 101 % and finance 94 % – slower than average, though from a much higher base.

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