BackNational minimum wage 2026 – how much is it?
As every year, changes to the minimum wage are expected in 2026. The national minimum wage will increase in 2026. What is the national minimum wage in 2026? How large is the minimum wage increase?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- National Minimum Wage 2026
- Minimum Wage Increase in 2026
- Who is Covered by the National Minimum Wage?
- Minimum Hourly Wage in 2026
- How to Calculate the Net Minimum Wage in 2026?
Minimum Wage 2026
As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Poland is PLN 4,806 gross.
The minimum wage for 2026 was set in the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of September 11, 2025, on the minimum wage and the minimum hourly rate.
According to the Regulation:
- The minimum wage as of January 1, 2026, is PLN 4,806 gross.
- The minimum hourly rate as of January 1, 2026, is PLN 31.40 gross.
The Regulation entered into force on January 1, 2026.
- For part-time employees, the following proportional amounts apply:
- for 3/4-time employment – PLN 3,604.50 gross,
- for part-time employment – PLN 2,403 gross.
Minimum Wage Increase in 2026
The minimum wage in Poland has increased in 2026 compared to 2025. As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage is PLN 4,806 gross, up from PLN 4,666 gross in 2025. This represents an increase of PLN 140 gross, or approximately 3% annually.
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Who is covered by the national minimum wage?
The right to the minimum wage applies to all individuals employed under an employment contract. This means that every employee under such a contract should receive a salary no lower than the established national minimum wage. This principle also applies to foreigners working in Poland, provided their employment complies with applicable law. Employers are obligated to ensure that remuneration meets the minimum requirements, regardless of the type of work performed or the employee’s experience.
Minimum hourly rate in 2026
As of January 1, 2026, the minimum hourly rate is PLN 31.40 gross. This represents an increase compared to 2025, when the rate was PLN 30.50 gross – a difference of PLN 0.90 gross per hour, or approximately 3%.
The minimum hourly rate applies primarily to individuals employed under contracts of mandate, regulated by the Civil Code. This ensures that employees on such contracts are guaranteed remuneration no lower than the agreed hourly rate, providing them with basic financial protection for part-time or irregular work.
How to calculate the net minimum wage in 2026?
In 2026, the minimum wage is PLN 4,806 gross, representing a minimum wage increase of approximately 3% compared to 2025. The minimum hourly rate for individuals employed under a contract of mandate is PLN 31.40 gross.
To calculate the net minimum wage, or the “take-home” amount, several factors must be considered. First and foremost, social security contributions (pension, disability, and sickness) and health insurance contributions are deducted from the gross amount. Tax breaks available to employees, such as the tax-free allowance and the ability to use income-earning costs, also influence the amount of the net minimum wage.
For part-time employees, the minimum wage is calculated proportionally to the number of hours or days worked. Similarly, each hour of work should be remunerated according to the applicable minimum hourly rate – PLN 31.40 gross for contracts of mandate.
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