Cyber security, AI and cloud. These are specializations that elevate earnings in Polish IT
Paweł Łopatka, director of Experis in Poland, emphasizes that the domestic market reflects global trends. – The demand for specialized IT staff in Poland is still breaking records. The largest deficit applies to positions related to AI and Machine Learning, cyber security, Devops and Cloud Computing. It is these roles that grow the fastest, both in terms of the number of offers and the amount of remuneration.
IT architect Whether Cloud Engineer he can count on a salary of the order 28-36 thousand PLN net per month on the B2B contract, a specialists for AI/ML – at rates from 16 to 28 thousand. zloty. Programmers' salaries start from 10,000 PLN in the position of regular and reach over 22,000 PLN for seniors – calculates the expert.
What's more, Poland has become one of the European leaders in providing the highest class IT experts. This attracts global corporations that open their competence centers in the country. Specialists from Poland, including penetration testers and investigative computer science analysts, are valued on the international labor market and are increasingly supplying teams of such giants as Google or Microsoft.
Cyber security specialists are at a premium
The average cost of a single data violation is already $ 4.88 million. Experts warn that global losses resulting from cybercrime can reach a record $ 10.5 trillion this year. It makes him cyber security It becomes a key priority for companies. According to the ManpowerGroup “IT World of Work 2025 Outlook” report, as much as 41 percent IT directors indicate digital security as the most important investment area in 2025. The problem is that in the world Almost 5 million experts are missing today In this area, and the competence gap is constantly deepening.
As Paweł Łopatka emphasizes, In Poland, the demand for cyber security experts is also record high, especially in sectors such as finance, e-commerce, production or IT services. The most sought after specialists include the Analysts of the Security Operation Center, penetration testers and cloud safety experts.
Cyber security salaries are breaking records
The growing demand for cyber security specialists translates into a dynamic increase in salaries. A junior analyst at the Security Operation Operation Operation Operation Center can count on a salary in the range from 8-13 thousand. PLN gross per month. Penetrating testers earn from 16 to 22 thousand. PLN gross, and cloud safety experts – from 20 to 30 thousand PLN gross. They can count on the highest salaries Managers for Cybersecuritywhose salaries in the banking sector and fintech reach even 45 thousand PLN gross.
Forecasts for 2026 indicate a further increase in salaries in this industry, even by 14-16 percent. year on year. The largest increases are expected in areas related to the cloud, artificial intelligence and compliance with new regulations, such as NIS2 and Dora.
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Low-Code and No-Code technologies change the industry
In parallel with the dynamic development of cybersecurity, the IT sector undergoes transformation thanks to low-code and no-code technologies. Until the end of 2025 until 70 percent New applications will be created based on these solutions that allow you to create software without advanced programming knowledge. This is a three -time increase compared to 2021.
-Low-Code and No-Code technologies are used in almost every industry, from banking and finance to marketing and public administration-notes the shoulder. – Companies use them to automate processes, integrate systems or create tools supporting recruitment and sales. In the long run they will not replace programmers, but will change the structure of the IT labor market.
The competences that are missing
The growing popularity and performance of the LOW/No-Code application and the development of artificial intelligence change the requirements for programmers. Companies are increasingly looking for specialists who They combine technical skills with a business approach and knowledge of processes. However, the number of offers for typical Frontends and Backend Developers for experts implementing comprehensive solutions automating work in companies is decreasing.
The world demand for experienced programmers is still exceeding supply, and the growing importance of low-code/no-code technology opens new possibilities for architects of solutions and integrators. Paweł Łopatka aptly sums up that the future of the IT industry is not only technology, but also the ability to get it to the dynamically changing business needs.
In his opinion, the IT industry in Poland will remain an employee market in strategic specializations. Both international corporations and startups will fight for the best, offering high wages, flexibility and real impact on projects. In the face of a growing shortage of candidates, competition with key talents such as Data Architect, Cloud Engineer or Product Owner, will only grow.
