Most Poles (70%) say their financial situation has deteriorated over the last year, compared to 50% who said the same a year ago.
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“Poland no longer low-wage country, we’re catching up with Japan,” says ruling party leader
OECD data show that Poland’s average wages relative to cost of living have surpassed Portugal and are behind Spain and Japan.
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Wage growth in the forestry, mining and energy sectors boosts earnings in Poland
The average salary in Poland rose by 15.8% year-on-year, while in the mining sector wages rose by 81.6% and in the forestry sector by 33.4%.
Government moves to correct reduction in teachers’ pay following tax overhaul
After the government’s tax reforms went into force this month, teachers reported receiving lower salaries for January.
Polish president increases pay of MPs and ministers, but opposition moves to block rises
Senior politicians will earn between 40% and 75% more.
One in eight contracted employees in Poland receive off-the-book payments
Almost a third of employees in micro-companies are paid cash-in-hand.
Labour costs three times lower in Poland than eurozone average and gap widening
The gap between wages in Poland and the eurozone continues to grow.
Polish MPs vote to give themselves 60% pay rise
The president and prime minister will also see their salaries double.
Teachers paid less than discount store cashiers in Poland
Supermarkets are raising their cashiers’ pay, while many teachers barely earn the minimum wage.
