A police officer earns on average around 7500 PLN gross per month. The range stretches from about 5500 PLN for cadets and junior officers up to 12000 PLN gross for officers with longer service and a high rank.
What does a police officer do?
A police officer ensures public safety and order - carries out patrols, interventions, investigative activities and secures mass events. Depending on the division they handle prevention, criminal work, traffic or special operations. The service involves responsibility and shift work.
What affects earnings?
- Service rank and length of service - pay rises with years of service.
- Division and specialisation of the service.
- Service, functional and rank allowances.
- Overtime and additional duty shifts.
Regional differences and by experience
A cadet and junior officer earn 5500-6500 PLN, officers after years of service 6800-9000 PLN, and officers 9500-12000 PLN gross. Officers are also entitled to an annual bonus and uniformed-service benefits.
Demand and outlook
The police regularly recruit, offering stable employment, a service pension and allowances. To convert gross pay into net, use our salary calculator on liczbnik.pl.