The minimum salary plays a significant role in reducing income inequality and also protects employees from working below set rates. In 2022, the minimum gross salary was PLN 3,010, and the minimum hourly salary was PLN 19.70.

Due to inflation caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war that has been lasting for almost a year, we decided to significantly increase the minimum salary in 2023. From 1 January, minimum salaries increased to PLN 3,490. This is PLN 480 more than in the previous year. The minimum hourly salary increased at the beginning of the year to PLN 22.80 – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

The minimum salary will increase again in 2023

However, this is not the end. – I would like to remind that the next increase in the minimum salary awaits us on 1 July, then it will amount to PLN 3,600. This means an increase by PLN 590 and 19.6% when compared to the minimum salary applicable last year – specifies the Head of the Ministry of Family.

In 2015, the minimum salary was PLN 1,750, which is more than twice less than it will be in July 2023.

Minimum hourly salary also goes up

From 1 July, the minimum hourly salary will increase to PLN 23.50. This is PLN 3.80 more than in the previous year. In 2015, the minimum hourly salary did not apply at all.

Since the moment of taking responsibility for the fate of the state, we have said directly that our objective is to carry out reforms which will significantly improve the situation of working people. We want our employees to be fairly remunerated. Our priorities remain unchanged – says Marlena Maląg.