The end of the myth of the national average? The Central Statistical Office reveals data on wages in the Polish economy
The median gross monthly salary in the national economy in Poland in August 2025 (the latest available statistics) was PLN 8,000. PLN 280 – according to data from the Central Statistical Office published on Thursday morning. This is the so-called median, which means that half of employees in Poland receive more and half less than this amount.
Provided by the Central Statistical Office the median gross monthly salary in the national economy is 17.4% lower. from the average salary in the national economy during this period, which amounted to 8 thousand PLN 828.
In August 2025, the median gross monthly salary increased nominally by 0.5% compared to July 2025, and compared to the same month last year it increased nominally by 8.7%. In the same period, the average monthly gross salary decreased nominally by 0.4%. on a monthly basis and by 8 percent in the annual.
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In August 2025, 10 percent the lowest earning people received a salary of at most PLN 4,000. PLN 666 (first decile). In turn, 10 percent the highest earners received a salary of at least PLN 13,000. PLN 882 (ninth decile). Eight out of nine wage deciles were differentiated by employee gender. The largest nominal difference in wages by gender occurred in the ninth decile and amounted to PLN 1,000. PLN 885 in favor of men (PLN 14,814 vs. PLN 12,929).
Let us recall that the monthly data published by the Central Statistical Office on wages in the enterprise sector cover companies employing at least ten employees (approximately 40% of all those working in the Polish economy). In turn, the data published today by the Central Statistical Office concern the national economy, which is the broadest approach because it also includes statistics among others from micro-enterprises, natural persons running a business, non-financial enterprises, as well as public sector entities, member organizations, foundations, associations, economic self-governments, employers' organizations, political parties, trade unions and other social organizations.
Wage differences depending on gender and company size
The value of the median salary varied depending on gender – in the case of men it amounted to PLN 7,000. PLN 543 (103.6% of the total value), while among women – PLN 7,000. PLN 045 (96.8% of the total value). Taking into account the age of employees, the highest value of the median salary was recorded in the 45-54 age group – it amounted to PLN 7,000. PLN 568 (104.0% of the total value), while the lowest in the age group 24 years and less, where it amounted to PLN 5,000. PLN 878 (80.7% of the total value).
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The difference between the highest and lowest median value according to the entity's location was PLN 6,000. PLN 381.12, with approx. 19 percent municipalities, the median salary was equal to or lower than PLN 5.5 thousand. zloty. However, according to place of residence, only approx. 0.3 percent are employed. communes, the median salary was equal to or lower than PLN 5.5 thousand. PLN, and the difference between the highest and the lowest value of the median salary was PLN 4,000. PLN 816.
In turn, according to the size of the entity, the highest value of the median salary was recorded in entities employing 1,000 or more people – 8,000. PLN 563 (117.6% of the total value), and the lowest in entities employing 9 or fewer people – PLN 4,000. PLN 666 (64.1% of the total value).
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Salaries also varied depending on the type of activity. In August 2025, the highest median was 11,000. PLN 535, recorded in the Information and communication section. In the public sector, the highest median salary was in the Financial and insurance activities section (PLN 13,246), and in the private sector – in the Information and communication section (PLN 11,600). In 16 of the 19 analyzed sections of PKD 2007, the median remuneration of men was higher than the median remuneration of women; the largest percentage difference occurred in the Financial and insurance activities section – it amounted to 35.0%. In 3 sections, the median remuneration of women was higher than the median remuneration of men, the largest percentage difference occurred in the Construction section – it amounted to 38.2%.
Symbols of PKD 2007 sections: A – Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing; B – Mining and quarrying; C – Industrial processing; D – Production and supply of electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air for air conditioning systems; E – Water supply; sewage and waste management and reclamation activities; F – Construction; G – Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, including motorcycles; H – Transport and storage; I – Activities related to accommodation and catering services; J – Information and communication; K – Financial and insurance activities; L – Activities related to real estate market services; M – Professional, scientific and technical activities; N – Administration services and support activities; O – Public administration and national defense; mandatory social security; P – Education; Q – Health care and social assistance; R – Activities related to culture, entertainment and recreation; S – Other service activities
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The highest average salary in August 2025 was recorded in the Information and communication section, where it amounted to PLN 14,000. PLN 396 In the public sector, the highest average salary was in the Financial and insurance activities section (PLN 16,73), and in the private sector in the Information and communication section (PLN 14,492). The largest percentage difference between the average remuneration of men and women was in the Financial and insurance activities section – it amounted to 39.9%. in favor of men. In three sections, the average salary of women was higher than that of men, the largest percentage difference occurred in the Construction section – it amounted to 15.6%. in favor of women.
