Poland Raises Wages. Are Ukrainians Satisfied with Their Earnings? — Survey Results

13.03.2025

85% of Ukrainians in Poland are satisfied with their salary level relative to their qualifications. Moreover, 70% of respondents noted that they manage to save money every month. These findings were published by the analytics centre of the international recruitment company Gremi Personal.

One of the factors influencing employee satisfaction is the rising wage levels in Poland, which makes the country even more attractive for labour migrants. In 2025, both the minimum and average wages are increasing.

From 1 January, the minimum wage stands at 4,626 PLN gross (42,600 UAH), and from 1 July it will rise to 4,825 PLN gross (44,400 UAH). After deducting 20% in taxes, workers will receive 3,701 PLN net (34,000 UAH) from January and 3,860 PLN net (35,500 UAH) from July.

Meanwhile, the average gross wage in 2024 was 7,874 PLN (72,400 UAH), which after taxation amounted to approximately 5,681 PLN net (52,300 UAH). In 2025, the projected average monthly wage in the national economy is 8,673.00 PLN, which after taxes amounts to 6,938.40 PLN (74,780 UAH).

In Ukraine, the average wage is also growing for the third consecutive month. However, in February of this year it stood at 23,500 UAH — almost three times less than in Poland.

According to analysts, the significant income gap could become a serious obstacle to Ukrainians returning home after the war.

Wages are one of the key factors influencing labour market dynamics and the mobility of Ukrainian workers in Poland. The survey showed that 23% of respondents had changed jobs twice — the highest share among those surveyed. 22% changed jobs three times, 17% once, and 9% four times. At the same time, 18% of Ukrainians had not changed jobs at all, which may indicate stability and satisfaction with their working conditions.

The analytics centre compared these results with data from a survey conducted in August 2023. At that time, the largest share of respondents — 50% — said they had never changed jobs. 25% had changed jobs once, 18% twice, 8% three times, and 4% reported more than three job changes.

"The analysis of labour market dynamics shows the growing mobility of Ukrainian workers in Poland. While in 2023 the majority of respondents remained with their first employer, by 2025 an increasing number of labour migrants are changing employers in search of better conditions. This may be linked both to rising average wages and to the development of a more competitive labour market environment, which encourages workers to pursue career growth and seek more favourable opportunities," — summarises Yurii Hryhorenko, a representative of the Gremi Personal analytics centre.

The survey was conducted via online questionnaire between January and February 2025. The sample was formed using stratified sampling to ensure proportional representation of respondents across key socio-demographic characteristics. The total number of respondents was 1,085, and the statistical margin of error does not exceed ±3.1% at a 95% confidence level.