Average Salary in Warsaw
The average monthly gross wage in the capital city of Warsaw was PLN 11,677.57 in 2025, according to GUS. That is 24.6% above the Polish average on the same measure and 9.0% more than in 2024.
GUS publishes pay for the capital city of Warsaw itself, not only for the region. The annual figures here cover entities with 10 or more employed persons and all budgetary units, so they differ from the national average for the whole economy. The monthly figures cover the enterprise sector, entities with more than 9 employed persons. All are gross, before employee contributions and income tax.
Average monthly gross wage in Warsaw, Mazowieckie and Poland
Monthly gross wage in the enterprise sector, 2026
How Warsaw pay compares
The average monthly gross wage in Warsaw was PLN 11,677.57 in 2025, up 9.0% from PLN 10,714.99 in 2024. That is 24.6% above the Polish average of PLN 9,371.11 and 7.0% above the Mazowieckie region on the same measure. Over 12 months, the 2025 average comes to about PLN 140,136 a year.
Monthly figures for the enterprise sector show the trend in 2026. Pay in Warsaw ranged from PLN 10,847.21 in January to PLN 12,410.85 in March, and was PLN 11,143.52 in September, 6.6% more than in September 2025. Among large Polish cities in September 2026, Kraków had PLN 11,744.54, Poznań PLN 10,962.30 and Wrocław PLN 10,033.56.
GUS does not publish a median wage or a pay split by gender for Warsaw in the tables we used, so we do not show them.
Setting pay for a hire in Warsaw
The national minimum wage of PLN 4,806 a month applies in Warsaw in 2026. Plan for the employer cost too: 20.48% in social contributions, plus 1.5% for PPK if the employee takes part, as our Warsaw guide shows. For transport and household costs, see cost of living in Warsaw, and for national rules the guide to hiring in Poland. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Warsaw?
GUS puts the average monthly gross wage in Warsaw at PLN 11,677.57 in 2025, or about PLN 140,136 over 12 months. The figure covers entities with 10 or more employed persons and budgetary units.
Is pay in Warsaw higher than in the rest of Poland?
Yes. The Warsaw average of PLN 11,678 a month in 2025 was 24.6% above the Polish average of PLN 9,371 on the same measure.
What is the average salary in Warsaw in 2026?
In the enterprise sector, the average monthly gross wage in Warsaw was PLN 11,143.52 in September 2026, 6.6% more than a year earlier. The annual 2026 figure is not published yet.
How does Warsaw pay compare with Kraków?
In September 2026, the enterprise sector average was PLN 11,744.54 in Kraków and PLN 11,143.52 in Warsaw. In 2025, the annual average for Warsaw was PLN 11,678.
What is the median salary in Warsaw?
GUS does not publish a median wage for Warsaw in the tables we used, so we do not show one.
Sources
- GUS, Bank Danych Lokalnych, average monthly gross wages, Warszawa. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- GUS, Bank Danych Lokalnych, subject P2497 definition. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Urząd Statystyczny w Warszawie, Statystyka Warszawy, September 2026. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
