First of all, specializations that are in short supply, such as finance and IT, are well-paid, especially in the areas of restructuring, process optimization, cybersecurity and big data analytics – candidates still have an advantage in these – however, we read in a report by Michael Page.
The analysis also shows that a return to double-digit pay increases resulting solely from a change of employer should not be expected. Wage adjustments related to a given role and market realities will be more frequent.
The most sought-after specialists are currently experts in finance, especially in areas related to restructuring, business optimization and sales digitization.
Accountants can count on average about PLN 10,000. PLN gross per month, and for the position of an independent accountant the salary increases to PLN 11,000-14,000. PLN gross. The director of the accounting department earns from PLN 29,000 to PLN 35,000. PLN gross. In the case of financial analysts, the most frequently offered salaries range from PLN 11,500 to PLN 14,000. PLN, and financial directors can count on approximately PLN 35,000. PLN gross.
The second sector offering significant opportunities is IT, especially in the areas of cybersecurity and big data analytics. When employed under an employment contract, a security analyst earns from PLN 18,000 to PLN 22,000. PLN gross, IT security officer from PLN 20,000 to PLN 25,000, and Chief Info Sec Officer (CISO) from PLN 35,000 to PLN 50,000. PLN gross. In the case of big data analysts, a data analyst can count on a salary of PLN 12,000 to PLN 18,000. PLN gross, and data architect from PLN 20,000 to PLN 30,000. PLN gross.
Here is a list of positions with extremely attractive salaries;
- independent accountant – on average approx. PLN 11,000-14,000 PLN gross per month
- director of the accounting department – approx. 29-35 thousand PLN gross per month
- financial analyst – average approx. PLN 11.5-14 thousand PLN gross per month
- financial director – average approx. 35 thousand PLN gross per month
- security analyst – from PLN 18,000 to PLN 22,000 PLN gross per month
- IT security officer – from PLN 20,000 to PLN 25,000. PLN gross per month
- Chief Info Sec Officer (CISO) – from PLN 35,000 to PLN 50,000. PLN gross per month
- data analyst – from 12 to 18 thousand PLN gross per month
- data architect – from PLN 20,000 to PLN 30,000 PLN gross per month
“The market has now entered a phase that I call tactical patience, because both candidates and employers are cautious. We are observing a certain decline in dynamics, which is reflected in the extension of recruitment processes and a more cautious remuneration policy,” says Radosław Szafrański, managing director and member of the management board of Michael Page.
