Poland sets minimum wage at 4950 zł for 2027

The Council of Ministers has set the minimum wage for work in Poland at 4,950 zł gross per month and the minimum hourly rate at 32.30 zł, effective from 1 January 2027. The decision was taken by regulation of 14 September 2026 and published in the Dziennik Ustaw (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland) of 15 September 2026, item 1213.

The regulation was issued on the basis of Article 2(5) of the Act of 10 October 2002 on the minimum wage for work, and was signed by the President of the Council of Ministers, Donald Tusk. It applies to all employees and employers in Poland, regardless of the sector or the size of the undertaking.

Legal basis and scope

The new amounts replace the figures currently in force and will govern the statutory floor for remuneration across the entire labour market. The minimum wage is the lowest gross monthly remuneration that an employer may pay a full-time employee, while the minimum hourly rate applies to civil-law contracts and other forms of engagement where remuneration is calculated per hour.

The regulation enters into force on the same day the new amounts take effect, 1 January 2027, ensuring a seamless transition into the new calendar year.

Key figures at a glance

• Minimum monthly wage: 4,950 zł gross, from 1 January 2027.
• Minimum hourly rate: 32.30 zł, from 1 January 2027.
• Issuing body: Council of Ministers.
• Legal basis: Article 2(5) of the Act of 10 October 2002 on the minimum wage for work.
• Official reference: Dziennik Ustaw 2026, item 1213.

What the change means

The adjustment is part of the annual statutory review of the minimum wage, which the government is required to carry out each year. The new level is intended to keep pace with inflation and the evolution of average earnings, and it directly affects payroll obligations, social-security contributions and the calculation of certain benefits tied to the minimum wage.

For employers, the higher floor raises labour costs and requires updating payroll systems and contracts before the end of 2026. For workers, it guarantees a higher guaranteed income from the start of 2027, and it also lifts the minimum thresholds used in many public and private schemes.

Source: Dziennik Ustaw (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland), 15 September 2026, item 1213 (official reference: Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1213).