Economy Paid
Median pay reveals gaps
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Poland’s average salary obscures how people actually earn. The latest data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) show that the median monthly wage in July 2025 was PLN 7,246 gross, meaning half of employees earned less. The average wage at the same time was PLN 8,866 gross—over 22% higher—highlighting strong income inequality and a right-skewed wage distribution.
The widest gaps appear in metropolitan areas and surrounding counties.
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