Wages can differ by 30% depending on language proficiency - report

According to the study compiled by Sedlak & Sedlak HR consultancy, the average wage in Poland depends on which foreign language the employee knows and what level of proficiency they have. Workers with excellent English language skills can earn up to 30 percent more than the ones with intermediate skills. The median wage for professionals with advanced English is PLN 5,800 gross, while intermediate users can earn PLN 4,000 on median and ones with basic English knowledge earn only median PLN 3,450. In comparison, a proficient user of German, earns PLN 5,500 on median, and professionals with basic German language skills can get only median PLN 3.800 monthly salary. French speaking professionals can get more with PLN 6,000 median monthly salary for proficient users and some PLN 4,000 for workers with basic French language skills. Spanish speakers get PLN 4,900 and PLN 4,300 for proficient and basic skills, while professionals with excellent Italian earn PLN 4,850, and with basic skills PLN 4,140.