Graduates of Polish higher education institutions who completed their studies in 2023 can expect an average monthly salary of 5,900 PLN gross. The latest analysis by experts from the Polish Business Council's Career Program indicates strong geographical variation in rates. The highest salaries were recorded in Warsaw and Upper Silesia, while the lowest are offered by employers in Krakow and Rzeszow.
Average salary established
The average salary of individuals who completed their studies in 2023 is currently 5.9 thousand PLN gross, showing the real expectations of employers.
Warsaw leads in salaries
The highest rates are offered in Warsaw and Upper Silesia, while Krakow surprisingly performs poorly in the ranking.
Career Program analyzes
The data comes from an analysis by the Polish Business Council, which organizes the country's largest program of paid internships for students.
An analysis of salary data for individuals who received their diplomas in 2023 sheds new light on the situation of young specialists in the national job market. According to a report prepared by the Polish Business Council, the average monthly earnings for this group amount to 5,940.46 PLN gross. This data was published in mid-February, coinciding with the start of the summer semester at most national universities. The research results indicate that the key factor influencing the salary amount is not only the completed field of study but primarily the location of employment. The Polish Business Council, founded in 1992, brings together owners and CEOs of the largest companies operating in Poland, serving as a prestigious forum for economic thought exchange.Warsaw and the Upper Silesian agglomeration dominate the salary ranking, where demand for qualified staff translates into higher rates. At the opposite end are Krakow and Rzeszow, where the lowest average salary levels for newcomers were recorded. The difference between the city with the highest earnings and the one at the bottom of the list is nearly 1,800 zloty. Interns and fresh graduates particularly seek offers within nationwide programs, such as the Career Program. Graduate salaries in selected regions: Warsaw and Silesia: 6700, National average: 5940, Krakow and Rzeszow: 49005940 zł — is the average gross salary of a young graduateExperts note that the mode and type of completed studies also significantly impact the salary amount. Graduates of technical and science fields typically start from a higher salary threshold than their peers from humanities fields. However, the job market remains absorptive, and paid internships are becoming a standard bridge between education and permanent employment. Graduate salary differentiation: Highest earnings: Warsaw → Upper Silesia; Lowest earnings: Krakow → RzeszowMedia emphasize the difficult situation of young people in expensive metropolises despite rising nominal amounts. | The dynamics of the job market and the opportunities provided by the private sector and initiatives like the PRB are highlighted.