Ukrainian Workers' Earnings in Poland Are Rising: Where Do They Pay the Most

Poland remains one of the most attractive countries for Ukrainian job seekers.

Over the first nine months of 2025, average wages in Poland's business sector grew by 8.2%, reaching 8,750 zlotys in September (over 101,000 hryvnias). For many Ukrainians, this is several times higher than what they could earn at home: by comparison, the average salary in Ukraine in 2024 was just 21,473 hryvnias.

Where Wages Are Growing and Who Is Most in Demand

According to Gremi Personal's analytics centre, the most notable salary increases were recorded in the following industries:

• computers and electronics — +10.9%
• food industry — +9.8%
• transport equipment, including military — +9.2%
• mechanical engineering and automotive — up to +9.1%
• furniture manufacturing — +8.9%

Employers in these sectors are raising wages to retain their most valuable workers. Demand for skilled professionals here remains consistently high.

Industries Where Ukrainians Work: Growth Is There, but Slower

In sectors that traditionally attract Ukrainians, salary increases are also noticeable, though somewhat smaller:

• logistics — +7.8%
• HoReCa (hotels and restaurants) — +7.8%
• construction — +7.6%
• retail trade — +7.6%

Why Poland Remains a Good Choice for Ukrainians

Gremi Personal analysts emphasise: the country is gradually recovering from its economic slowdown, and employers are keen to hold on to productive workers.

For Ukrainians, this means:

• more job openings in logistics, which grew by 4.7% over nine months
• greater stability in manufacturing roles, where businesses are actively investing in personnel
• the opportunity to earn 4–5 times more than the Ukrainian average
• prospects for professional development in technical fields

The best opportunities today are available to those ready to work in manufacturing, technical specialisations, or to transition into logistics — these are the sectors growing most dynamically.

Conclusion: Poland Continues to Offer Ukrainians the Chance to Earn More

Despite occasional fluctuations in monthly figures, the overall trend is clear: wages in Poland are steadily rising, and demand for workers — particularly from Ukraine — remains strong.

Ukrainians looking for stability, better pay, and career development can still find all of this on the Polish labour market.