That’s what Poles really earn. Much below the average
In February this year. The median gross monthly salary in the national economy amounted to PLN 7,166 – Gus said. It’s 23.5 percent less than the amount of the average gross monthly salary.
– In February 2025, the median of gross monthly salaries in the national economy amounted to PLN 7166.00 and was lower by 23.5 percent. from the average gross monthly salary (PLN 9,362.47) – We read in a message published on Wednesday by the Central Statistical Office (GUS).
The median remuneration at the level of PLN 7166.00 means that at the beginning of this year half of the salary was employed not higher than that amount, and the other half received not lower remuneration. It is worth noting that at the end of 2024 the median of monthly salaries was higher, it was PLN 7,266.80 gross, i.e. by 20.2 percent. less than the average gross wage (then it was PLN 9107.20).
The CSO indicates that the value of the median salary was varied because of gender. In the case of men, it amounted to PLN 7275, and among women – PLN 7060.44. Considering the age of the employees, the highest median value of remuneration was recorded in the group of 45-54 years-it amounted to PLN 7,560.40. In turn, according to the size of the subject, the highest median value of remuneration was recorded in entities with the number of working 1000 and more people-PLN 8,594.28.
Median salary much higher than the average wage
GUS also informs that in February this year. 10 percent The least paid people received a salary at most in the amount of PLN 4,666, and 10 percent. Most earners received a salary of at least PLN 16050.00.
Data on the median remuneration is an indicator that better shows average real earnings in Poland than data on the average salary in the national economy. In February this year. It amounted to PLN 9,362.47 gross. As GUS notes, it is 23.5 percent. more than the median gross monthly salary. The average salary among men was PLN 9,362.47 gross. In turn, among women it was PLN 9,212.82 gross. In terms of age of employed, the highest average salary was recorded in the age group of 65 years and more – PLN 10332.10. Considering the size of the entity, the highest value of the average salary was recorded in entities with the number of working 1000 and more people – PLN 1,1201.01.
