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Poland

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Country Details

Currency

Polish Zloty (PLN)

Official language

Polish

Capital

Warsaw

Is English spoken?

Yes

Time Zone

GMT +1:00

Salary payment frequency

Monthly

General Overview & Economic Facts

Information

Poland has a diverse and growing economy, with key sectors including manufacturing, services, IT, and agriculture. The country is a major player in Eastern Europe, with strong economic ties to the European Union.

Population size

38,000,000

GDP

$760B

Inflation level

14.30%

Average earning + minimum wage

Average monthly salary: PLN 5,500 (~USD 1,350); Minimum wage: PLN 3,490 per month

Overview of the labour law

Poland’s labor laws are regulated by the Labor Code, which covers employment contracts, working hours, wages, employee rights, and termination procedures. The law ensures employee protection in various areas such as health and safety.

Employment Details

Number of Public Holidays

13 public holidays annually

Working Hours

Standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week.

Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Pension or 401(K)
  • Mental Health Support
  • Life and Disability Insurance
Overtime

Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for work on regular days, and up to 2 times for work on holidays. Overtime is limited to 8 hours per week.

Notice Period

Notice periods range from 1 week to 3 months, depending on the length of service and employment contract.

Probation Period

Probation period is typically 3 months, though this can vary by employer.

Severance Pay

Severance pay is calculated based on length of service: 1 month’s salary for employees with 1–2 years of service; up to 3 months for employees with 6+ years of service.

Employee Income tax

Income tax rates are progressive, ranging from 17% to 32% based on income brackets.

Employer Social cost

Employers contribute 19.52% of the employee's salary to social security.

Employee Social cost

Employees contribute 13.71% of their salary to social security.

Benefit packages

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pension or 401(K)
Mental Health Support
Life and Disability Insurance

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