The minimum salary increased from January 2025 to PLN 4,666 from PLN 4,300, which means a transfer of PLN 3,510.92 “on hand” at full -time work. However, the minimum hourly rate increased to PLN 30.50 gross from PLN 28.10. This year, only one minimum salary increases are planned.
2025 he brought new products in the area of social policy. Here are some of them:
A widow's pension has been introduced. To receive a benefit with compensation from July, the application must be submitted by July 30 at the latest. Widow of a pension (retirement with a survivor's pension) She will not be able to exceed a specific limit. After valorisation, the limit was raised to PLN 5,636.73 gross.
Honorary benefit for centers After the March valorisation, it increased to PLN 6,589.67. Now is awarded on new terms and valorized annually.
Income criteria in social assistance increased from January 1, 2025. Today they are:
– PLN 1010 for a single farming person (increase by PLN 234, i.e. by 30 %);
– PLN 823 for a family in a family (increase by PLN 223, i.e. by 37 %).
Complementary supplement to a social pension. In 2025, the Act on a complementary allowance for persons who have the right to a social pension and a decision on incapacity for independent existence entered into force. This benefit will be valorized annually. After the March valorisation is PLN 2,610.72 gross.
Higher payments for remuneration of people with disabilities, financed from PFRON:
January 1 this year The recruitment of applications for higher subsidies for remuneration of employees with a disability certificate has started. They amount to respectively:
– PLN 2760 (earlier PLN 2,400) for people with a significant degree of disability;
– PLN 1,550 (earlier PLN 1,350) for people with a moderate degree of disability;
– PLN 575 (earlier PLN 500) for people with a slight degree of disability.
