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GUS: labor market July 2026
The unemployment rate in July 2026 was 5.8%. The average salary increased to PLN 9,509.02 gross, and employment fell by 0.8% y/y. Check the CSO (GUS) data!
2%
number of job postings
267 thousand offers
4%
temporary work
market value
4%
temporary work
9135,69 PLN
4%
temporary work
market value
3%
the value of the HR services market
revenue in Q2 2026: PLN 1.86 billion
7%
average
remuneration
5,8%
unemployment
0.4 percentage points y/y
2%
number of job postings
267 thousand offers
4%
temporary work
market value
3%
the value of the HR services market
revenue in Q2 2026: PLN 1.86 billion
7%
average
remuneration
5,8%
unemployment
0.4 percentage points y/y
The most important information
4,0%
Temporary work
The temporary work segment reached PLN 1,159 million in turnover (+4% y/y). It is estimated that the value of the entire temporary work market in Poland (including non-associated companies) reached PLN 2.0 billion in 2Q2026.
4,0%
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).
5,8%
Unemployment
At the end of the month, 906.4 thousand unemployed people were registered in labor offices – this is 0.5% more than in June and 9.1% more compared to July 2025. The registered unemployment rate remained at the same level as the previous month, standing at 5.8% (an increase of 0.4 percentage points year-on-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.
7%
Recruitments
In 2Q2026, a clear recovery was recorded in the permanent recruitment segment carried out for Polish employers. The turnover of PFHR member companies in this area reached PLN 75 million. This represents a 7% increase compared to 2Q2025 and a clear acceleration compared to 1Q2026 - an increase of 6% q/q.
7%
Recruitments
In 2Q2026, a clear recovery was recorded in the permanent recruitment segment carried out for Polish employers. The turnover of PFHR member companies in this area reached PLN 75 million. This represents a 7% increase compared to 2Q2025 and a clear acceleration compared to 1Q2026 - an increase of 6% q/q.
3,0%
HR services market
Total turnover of PFHR member companies in Q2 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching PLN 1,858 million.
3,0%
HR services market
Total turnover of PFHR member companies in Q2 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching PLN 1,858 million.
2%
Job offers in July 2026
In July 2026, 275,623 new job offers were published on the 50 largest recruitment portals. This is a 2% year-on-year increase (+4,643 offers) and a significant 7% increase compared to June 2026.
2%
Job offers in July 2026
In July 2026, 275,623 new job offers were published on the 50 largest recruitment portals. This is a 2% year-on-year increase (+4,643 offers) and a significant 7% increase compared to June 2026.
4,0%
Temporary work
The temporary work segment reached PLN 1,159 million in turnover (+4% y/y). It is estimated that the value of the entire temporary work market in Poland (including non-associated companies) reached PLN 2.0 billion in 2Q2026.
7%
Recruitments
In 2Q2026, a clear recovery was recorded in the permanent recruitment segment carried out for Polish employers. The turnover of PFHR member companies in this area reached PLN 75 million. This represents a 7% increase compared to 2Q2025 and a clear acceleration compared to 1Q2026 - an increase of 6% q/q.
5,8%
Unemployment
At the end of the month, 906.4 thousand unemployed people were registered in labor offices – this is 0.5% more than in June and 9.1% more compared to July 2025. The registered unemployment rate remained at the same level as the previous month, standing at 5.8% (an increase of 0.4 percentage points year-on-year).
3,0%
HR services market
Total turnover of PFHR member companies in Q2 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching PLN 1,858 million.
16%
Employment forecast 3Q2026
33% of Polish employers plan to recruit new staff in Q3 2026, while 18% report workforce reductions
2%
Job offers in July 2026
In July 2026, 275,623 new job offers were published on the 50 largest recruitment portals. This is a 2% year-on-year increase (+4,643 offers) and a significant 7% increase compared to June 2026.
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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.