Salaries in Poland See Significant Increase as 67% of Firms Announce Raises
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Salaries in Poland are on the rise, with 67 percent of companies declaring wage increases this year, according to the Polish Economic Institute (PIE). A total of 57 percent of firms raised wages between January and April, and nearly half plan to raise wages further by the end of the year. 24 percent of those who maintain their wages consider future increases.
The Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported that the average gross salary in the enterprise sector was PLN 8,271.99 in April, an 11.3 percent increase from the previous year. Construction companies saw the highest rise at 17.1 percent.
Medium and large companies are more likely to implement raises, with 64 percent and 62 percent respectively, compared to 51 percent of micro-enterprises. The retail and manufacturing sectors are particularly proactive, with 61 percent and 60 percent of companies planning increases.
This trend is expected to continue, enhancing consumer purchasing power and accelerating economic growth.
(Interia)
