Hourly Wage Calculator

From 1 January 2026, the minimum hourly rate is PLN 31.40/h (PLN 30.50/h in 2025). It applies to civil contracts (umowa zlecenia) and sole traders providing services to consumers.

Employees are covered by the minimum monthly wage (PLN 4,806/month in 2026), not the minimum hourly rate directly. The hourly rate applies specifically to civil contracts.

A full-time month typically contains 160–176 hours, depending on the number of working days. For calculations, 168 hours (4 weeks × 42 h) or 160 h is commonly used.

Divide the annual gross by 12 to get monthly, then divide by monthly hours. Example: PLN 60,000/year ÷ 12 ÷ 168 h ≈ PLN 29.76/h.

Yes. Under Polish labour law, overtime is paid at 150% of the standard rate on weekdays and 200% on Sundays, public holidays, and night shifts.

Yes, if employed under an employment contract. For civil contracts (umowa zlecenia), ZUS contributions depend on whether it is the contractor's sole income source.

Yes, above the legal minimum. Both parties agree the rate in the contract. There is no statutory upper limit.

Assuming 160 working hours: PLN 4,806 ÷ 160 = ~PLN 30.04/h gross. The civil contract minimum of PLN 31.40/h is slightly higher.

Part-time employees are paid proportionally. For 0.5 FTE at PLN 35/h with 80 monthly hours: PLN 35 × 80 = PLN 2,800 gross.

Yes. The government reviews minimum wage and minimum hourly rates annually. From 2024, the rate is updated once per year (previously twice). Always check the current year's rate.