A librarian earns on average around 5800 PLN gross per month. The range stretches from 4806 PLN (the 2026 minimum wage) for beginners up to 9000 PLN gross for experienced chartered librarians and heads of departments in research libraries.
What does a librarian do?
A librarian collects, catalogues and makes collections available, serves readers and manages the catalogue and library system. An increasingly important role is played by tasks related to digitising collections, cultural programming, organising events and information literacy education for users.
What affects earnings?
- Type of library - research and academic ones usually pay more than municipal ones.
- Level of professional advancement and seniority.
- Specialised education in library science.
- Additional digital and organisational skills.
Regional differences and by experience
A junior librarian starts at 4806-5000 PLN, a mid one reaches 5200-6800 PLN, and a senior 7000-9000 PLN gross. Rates in large cities and research libraries are usually higher than in small municipal institutions.
Demand and outlook
Libraries are evolving towards centres of culture and access to digital knowledge, which broadens the librarian's scope of duties. To find out the net pay, use our salary calculator on liczbnik.pl.