The government has proposed the minimum wage for 2027. The statutory minimum wage is to rise to PLN 4,986 gross per month, and the minimum hourly rate to PLN 32.60.
Currently (in 2026) the minimum wage is PLN 4,806 gross. This means an increase of PLN 180, or about 3.7%.
What exactly did the government propose?
The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy recommends the following amounts to the Council of Ministers from January 2027:
- Minimum wage for work: PLN 4,986 gross
- Minimum hourly rate (for contracts of mandate and contracts for specific work): PLN 32.60 gross
The proposed amount is exactly 50% of the forecast average wage in the national economy in 2027 (which is expected to be PLN 9,971).
What happens next?
The proposal will now go to the Social Dialogue Council, where negotiations with trade unions and employers’ organisations will take place. The government must announce the final minimum wage for 2027 by regulation by 15 September 2026.
It is worth adding that in recent years minimum wage increases were much larger (even several hundred zloty per year). In 2027, the increase will be far more modest.
What does this mean in practice?
For people earning the statutory minimum wage, this means higher take-home pay „na rękę” / net, estimated at roughly PLN 130-140 net per month (depending on reliefs and contributions). For employers, it means additional costs, especially in sectors where the minimum wage is common (retail, catering, services, security).
What do you think the minimum wage should be in 2027? Let us know in the comments.
