A professional soldier earns on average around 8500 PLN gross per month. The range stretches from about 6000 PLN for privates and non-commissioned officers up to 16000 PLN gross and more for senior officers holding command roles.
What does a professional soldier do?
A professional soldier serves in the Polish Armed Forces - trains, takes part in exercises, missions and defence tasks. Depending on the corps and speciality they serve in the land forces, air force, navy or special units. The service requires fitness, discipline and combat readiness.
What affects earnings?
- Military rank and years of service.
- Corps and speciality - pilots and special forces earn more.
- Service and special-conditions allowances.
- Participation in foreign missions and exercises.
Regional differences and by experience
A private and non-commissioned officer earn 6000-8000 PLN, junior officers 8500-12000 PLN, and senior officers 13000-16000 PLN gross. Foreign missions come with additional, considerably higher pay.
Demand and outlook
The expansion of the Armed Forces increases recruitment and the attractiveness of service, offering stable pay, allowances and a uniformed-service pension. To find out the net pay, use our salary calculator on liczbnik.pl.