Poland - Disagreement on raise of minimum wage - August 31, 2026

On 26 July, the Council of Ministers adopted a proposal for the minimum wage and minimum hourly rate for 2027. The Government proposed an increase in the minimum wage to PLN 4,950 (€ 1,146) gross, representing an increase of PLN 144 (€ 33) compared to 2026, or 3.0%. In the case of the minimum hourly wage for certain civil law contracts, the Government has proposed a PLN 0.90 (€ 0.21) increase, to PLN 32.30 (€ 7.48) gross. This proposal drastically differs from the expectations of representative trade unions. NSZZ "Solidarity," the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions, and the Trade Union Forum presented their own demands on 27 May. The unions are demanding an increase in the minimum wage by at least PLN 394 (€ 91) gross, which would translate to PLN 5,200 (€ 1,204) gross, and an increase in the hourly wage to PLN 34 (€ 7.87) gross. Unions are also demanding a 15% increase in public sector wages, while the Government's proposal is 3%.

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