Pleasant changes await Ukrainians in Poland – what benefits will be felt soon

In early May, data on the new level of average wages for 2023 will be made public in Poland. It will grow by more than PLN 400 (about UAH 2.6 thousand). Such an increase is a record one, and it will also affect the earnings of Ukrainians in this state.

“Today” tells how the salaries of our citizens working in Poland will change.

The minimum wage increase will take place twice

For the first time in Poland, the increase in the average salary will take place twice a year. This will be done because of too high inflation.

The minimum wage in Poland is determined by the rules and formulas approved by law. So far, the amount has not been officially named, but you can calculate it yourself. According to such calculations, from January 1, 2023, the average salary will be PLN 3,416.30 gross (the amount specified in the employment contract). At the current rate, this is about 22.5 thousand UAH.

How will this affect Ukrainians?

An increase in the minimum wage does not mean an increase in income for all employees. However, such changes in Poland will have a positive impact on Ukrainians. Experts told UBR that Ukrainians most of the time they get the minimum wage.

Therefore, it is to be expected that salaries will rise. However, there are nuances.

Sometimes Ukrainians are issued for the minimum wage, and certain amounts are paid on top. Therefore, if its level rises, then the employer can now give additional payments officially, which will not change the employee’s income in any way, or pay both the new minimum wage and the addition.

What specialists are currently looking for in Poland

Most of the vacancies in Poland are in the field of construction and manufacturing. However, higher salaries from the five most sought-after workers are from drivers.

In general, in Poland most people are looking for in such areas and are ready to pay them such salaries:

• production/warehouse – UAH 30,335;
• construction/repair – UAH 36,480;
• gastronomy – 27 865 UAH;
• drivers – UAH 45,280;
• trade – 24 380 UAH.

In March 2022, there were 1,500 job postings in Poland, and in April there were only 700.

Where and how much you can earn in Poland without knowing the language

Earlier, Segodnya wrote that one of the current vacancies is a worker in a greenhouse. Looking for three people to pick vegetables. It is not necessary to know the language, but they offer a fee from PLN 4,000 to PLN 5,000 (UAH 27,310 – UAH 34,138).

We also found vacancies for recruiters in Warsaw. A large company operating in Poland, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany is looking for a person who will recruit staff. It is not necessary to know Polish, you need to communicate in Russian. Knowledge of English is also welcome. And the salary PLN 26-27 per hour (UAH 177-184).

Work also for other workers. What positions can be taken, and how much to receive salaries, read in our material.

We also talked about the crisis in the Ukrainian labor market, which is now the biggest in the last 10 years. In Ukraine in April there were 20 times fewer vacancies than before martial law, and the current average salary lower by 10%. Read here where they are now looking for people, with what conditions and what are the average salaries now in different areas.

We also wrote about how the conditions for acquiring the status of unemployed were simplified, and what amounts of payments Ukrainians can now count on.