Poland’s best paid occupations in 2025

The year 2025 brings many challenges to the labour market in Poland. Entrepreneurs need highly qualified specialists and employees are looking for opportunities for well-paid professions. Financial stability, career prospects and flexibility are factors that influence the choice of professions in the coming years. Many industries, especially technology, finance, law and international trade, offer very attractive salaries.

Minimum wage increase

In 2025, the minimum wage and the minimum hourly rate will increase only once, unlike in the last two years. As of 1 January 2025, the following amounts will apply: minimum wage – PLN 4,666.00 gross (an increase of PLN 366.00 compared to the previous year), minimum hourly rate: PLN 30.50 gross (an increase of PLN 2.40). In which professions can you count on high salaries? Check below.

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Programmer – a leader in the IT industry

The profession of programmer has been in constant demand on the Polish labour market for years. Thanks to the development of technology, web-based systems, mobile applications and artificial intelligence, programmers have become big players in many companies.

Depending on their specialisation, programmers are involved in the design, development, testing and maintenance of applications, websites and information systems. Those working in the field of artificial intelligence, machine learning or cloud solutions are particularly in demand. In addition, blockchain technology, which is growing in popularity, is also becoming another area where programmers can count on high salaries and jobs.

Depending on the contract (employment contract, B2B), salaries in the IT industry in Poland can range from PLN 15,000 to PLN 30,000 per month. Top programmers, especially those working for international companies and in the machine learning sector, can count on even higher salaries.

CFO – the most important decision-maker in the company

CFO is one of the most prestigious professions in Poland, especially in large companies and corporations. People in this position are responsible for managing the overall finances of the organisation, creating forecasts, analysing financial results and making strategic investment decisions.

The profession is associated with great responsibility, but also with high salaries. The average salaries of finance directors in Poland range from PLN 15,000 to PLN 35,000 per month. In the case of the largest organisations or multinational companies, salaries can reach even higher amounts.

CFOs are also responsible for making decisions on raising capital, organising internal audit processes and overseeing the company’s budgeting and financial control processes.

International Commodity Trader – global trading at its peak

One of the fastest growing professions that is becoming increasingly popular in Poland is the International Commodity Trader. It deals with trading commodities on international markets, including energy commodities, metals, agricultural products and other commodities. In 2025, this position is growing in importance as market globalisation and increasing trade make commodity trading a fundamental part of the economy.

The average earnings for this position in Poland are influenced by a variety of factors, so depending on experience, salaries for the International Commodity Trader position vary, but are generally well above the national average. An important part of the salary are commissions depending on sales results – they constitute a large part of the remuneration, so successful people in this role can count on a significant increase in income.

Traders need to have excellent knowledge of global markets, analyse macroeconomic data, price forecasts and be able to negotiate with B2B clients around the world. In this role, it is not only the ability to negotiate that counts, but also a deep knowledge of global markets. Working in multinational companies such as Foodcom S.A. offers an active environment that is conducive to career development.

We are currently looking for candidates for commodity trading positions in global markets. In particular, if you have experience in sales, negotiations and want to develop your skills in the area of international trade, we invite you to apply for positions:

• International Commodity Trader,
• Senior International Commodity Trader,
• Junior International Commodity Trader.

Join us and co-create international successes with us!

Manager – organisation leader

Managers are another occupational group with high interest and high salaries. Managing teams, projects and processes in an organisation is a highly responsible role. Managers act as a liaison between departments and also ensure that the company’s strategic goals are met. Depending on the industry and company, managers’ salaries can range from PLN 12,000 to PLN 20,000 per month.

Managers are responsible for organising the work of teams, prioritising projects and making decisions that affect the development of the company. They also often receive bonuses based on the teams’ performance, which can be an additional motivator in the pursuit of the organisation’s goals. Depending on the company, they may also have the opportunity to work remotely, which is becoming an increasingly popular form of collaboration.

Chief accountant – guardian of the company’s finances

The chief accountant in 2025 is still highly regarded and highly paid, especially in large organisations and multinational companies. Chief accountants are responsible for the overall management of a company’s finances, controlling budgets, preparing financial statements and ensuring tax compliance. In 2025, the median salary for a chief accountant in Poland is PLN 10,000. For those with many years of experience and working in large companies, salaries are much higher.

The profession requires meticulousness, excellent knowledge of tax and accounting regulations, as well as the ability to work with financial management tools. Chief accountants are also responsible for preparing financial documents for internal and external audits, which requires a high degree of precision and knowledge of the law.

Lawyer – defender in the legal world

Lawyers in Poland still enjoy great prestige and high salaries. Such persons represent clients in civil, criminal and commercial cases, and also advise on administrative or family law issues. In 2025, attorneys with their own law firm can expect to be paid between PLN 12,000 and PLN 30,000 per month, depending on their specialisation and experience.

Lawyers who undertake the representation of large companies often receive remuneration at a level higher than the national average, especially if they specialise in corporate law, tax law or matters related to international trade. This makes the legal profession still one of the best paid in Poland.

Network security specialist – data defender

In an era of digitalisation and an increasing number of cyber attacks, the profession of network security specialist is highly desirable on the job market. People in this role are responsible for securing company data, protecting IT systems from hacking attacks and managing network security.

In 2025, network security specialists can expect salaries ranging from PLN 8,000 to as much as PLN 50,000 per month, depending on experience (junior, mid-level, senior, manager) and responsibilities.

Thanks to growing cyber security threats, companies and organisations are increasing investment in protecting their systems, which translates into a growing demand for qualified specialists.

High salaries and prospects

In 2025, positions that not only offer high salaries but also provide career prospects stand out in the job market. Industries such as IT, finance, law and international trade are gaining importance, and specialists in these areas can count on salaries above the national average.