How much do Poles really earn? The latest data from the Central Statistical Office are available

According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office, the median salary in the national economy in April 2026 was PLN 7,695 gross. That's 20.3 percent. less than the average salary, which amounted to PLN 9,651.59. During the year, the median increased by 6%, and compared to March - by 2.2%. For comparison, the average salary was 0.5%. lower than a month earlier, but by 5.5 percent. higher than in April 2025.

Pay differences between women and men

Central Statistical Office data show clear disproportions in the earnings of women and men. The median salary for men was PLN 7,877.52, or 102.4%. total values. Women earned on average PLN 7,545.48, which is 98.1%. total medians. The biggest differences are visible among the highest earners - 10%. the highest-paid men received at least PLN 15,820, while among women this threshold was PLN 14,144.02.

The largest nominal difference was recorded in the ninth decile - it amounted to PLN 1,675.98 in favor of men. The exception was the second decile, where women earned PLN 263.71 more than men.

The size of the company matters

The size of the company also influences wages. The highest median was recorded in companies employing at least 1,000 people - it amounted to PLN 9,098.87, or 118.2%. median values ​​for the entire economy. The lowest earnings occur in the smallest entities employing up to 9 people - there the median was PLN 4,806, which corresponds to the minimum wage and constitutes 62.5%. total medians.

The average salary in the smallest companies was PLN 6,324.06, and in the largest companies - as much as PLN 11,457.32.

Industries with the highest and lowest earnings

The highest median salary was recorded in section K, which includes telecommunications activities, computer programming, consulting and information services - as much as PLN 13,007.75.