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We are pleased to present the fifteenth edition of Antal’s “Salary Report,” in which we analyze the salaries offered to specialists and managers in the Polish labor market. The data included in the report is based on information gathered during recruitment processes conducted in the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026 by Antal consultants. The analysis is supplemented by information from discussions and interviews with employers and industry experts.
In 2026, the Polish labor market is in a phase of selective growth. The period of dynamic and widespread wage increases is giving way to greater variation across industries, specializations, and job levels. Skills related to technological transformation, automation, data analysis, and change management are becoming the most valuable, while in many more mature market sectors, we are seeing wage stabilization and greater caution in hiring.
Market expectations are also changing for both employers and employees. Employers are increasingly looking not only for technical skills but also for flexibility, independence, and the ability to collaborate across business units. Candidates, on the other hand, are paying closer attention to organizational stability, work culture, management quality, and development opportunities. As a result, compensation remains an important factor, but it is increasingly rarely the sole determinant of a job offer’s attractiveness or the decision to remain in one’s current position.
In this report, you will find detailed data on average minimum and maximum salary levels for various positions in key industries in Poland. We also present the most important trends shaping the current job market in specific sectors, as well as their significance for employers and candidates. We believe this report will serve as a valuable source of information to help you make informed business decisions, particularly regarding compensation policies and recruitment planning.
I sincerely invite you to read it,
Artur Skiba
President of Antal
Content
- 1. Salary Trends in the Market
1.01. Average Salaries for Specialists and Managers
1.02. New Challenges, Shifting Dynamics, and Predictable Salaries
1.03. Catching Up with Europe—The Pace of Salary Convergence in Poland, 2020–2025
1.04. Outsourced Resources, Innovation In-House: What This Means for Costs, KPIs, and Company Compensation Policies
- 2. Offered Benefits
- 3. Salaries and Trends by Industry
3.01. How to Read This Report
3.02. Administration and Human Resources
3.03. Banking and Insurance
3.04. Finance and Accounting
3.05. IT and Telecommunications
3.06. Engineering and Manufacturing
3.07. Logistics and Supply Chain
3.08. Law
3.09. SSC/BPO
3.10. Sales and Marketing
3.11. FMCG
3.12. Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment
Published: September 23, 2026
