0%
number of job postings
267 thousand offers
7%
temporary work
market value
7%
temporary work
9135,69 PLN
7%
temporary work
market value
4%
the value of the HR services market
revenue in Q1 2026: PLN 1.83 billion
5,8%
average
remuneration
5,9%
unemployment
0.8 percentage points y/y
0%
number of job postings
267 thousand offers
7%
temporary work
market value
4%
the value of the HR services market
revenue in Q1 2026: PLN 1.83 billion
5,8%
average
remuneration
5,9%
unemployment
0.8 percentage points y/y
The most important information
5,8%
Average salary
In May 2026, the average monthly gross wage and salary in the enterprise sector (in entities with more than 9 employed persons) amounted to PLN 9,173.24 and increased by 5.8% year-on-year.
5,8%
The average salary in February
In February 2026, the average gross monthly salary in the enterprise sector (in units with more than 9 employees) amounted to 9135.69 PLN and, like in January this year, was 6.1% higher than a year ago (compared to an increase of 7.9% in February of the previous year).
5,9%
Unemployment
The registered unemployment rate was 5.9%, i.e., it decreased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month, but increased by 0.8 percentage points compared to the corresponding period of last year.
6,1%
Unemployment
According to GUS data, the registered unemployment rate was 6.1% and increased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month and by 0.6 percentage points in relation to the same period last year.
16%
Employment forecast 3Q2026
33% of Polish employers plan to recruit new staff in Q3 2026, while 18% report workforce reductions
31%
Employment forecast 2Q2026
4 out of 10 employers plan to hire new employees, while 1 out of 10 is considering reducing staff.
9%
Increase in labor costs
With a simultaneous slowdown in the growth of other costs, the share of labor costs in operating costs increased to a record 14.8%.
9%
Increase in labor costs
With a simultaneous slowdown in the growth of other costs, the share of labor costs in operating costs increased to a record 14.8%.
4,0%
HR services market
The Polish HR Forum summarized the results of member companies in 2025. Total revenues increased by 4%, and in temporary work, by as much as 6%.
4,0%
HR services market
The Polish HR Forum summarized the results of member companies in 2025. Total revenues increased by 4%, and in temporary work, by as much as 6%.
0%
Stabilization in job offers
In May 2026, employers published more advertisements than in the corresponding month of the previous year. This is the first non-negative result in a year
0%
Stabilization in job offers
In May 2026, employers published more advertisements than in the corresponding month of the previous year. This is the first non-negative result in a year
5,8%
Average salary
In May 2026, the average monthly gross wage and salary in the enterprise sector (in entities with more than 9 employed persons) amounted to PLN 9,173.24 and increased by 5.8% year-on-year.
9%
Increase in labor costs
With a simultaneous slowdown in the growth of other costs, the share of labor costs in operating costs increased to a record 14.8%.
5,9%
Unemployment
The registered unemployment rate was 5.9%, i.e., it decreased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month, but increased by 0.8 percentage points compared to the corresponding period of last year.
4,0%
HR services market
The Polish HR Forum summarized the results of member companies in 2025. Total revenues increased by 4%, and in temporary work, by as much as 6%.
16%
Employment forecast 3Q2026
33% of Polish employers plan to recruit new staff in Q3 2026, while 18% report workforce reductions
0%
Stabilization in job offers
In May 2026, employers published more advertisements than in the corresponding month of the previous year. This is the first non-negative result in a year
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The most important information about the job market in one place
daneHR.pl, a service created by the Polish HR Forum, collects the most important data regarding the labor market - from employment and salaries to trends in technology usage and its impact on the labor market, as well as the development of the HR services sector and the employment of foreigners. All news and analyses are available in one place.