There is a dispute between employers, trade unions and even between ministries, regarding the amount of the minimum wage for 2026. Trade unionists demand the highest increases, entrepreneur – a statutory minimum. In the background of the debate there is a problem of flattening the remuneration structure, increasing with the increase in the number of people with a minimum wage.
According to government estimates, minimum wage Currently downloads about 3 million Poles. The arrangements regarding the amount of the lowest salary for next year are taking place. The topic arouses great interest of both employees and employers.
In 2025, unlike previous years, there will be no double minimum wage increase. Pursuant to the Regulation of the Council of Ministers, the minimum wage in the entire 2025 will be PLN 4,666.
Trade unionists give a specific amount, employers are waiting
The procedure for determining the minimum wage in Poland is regulated in detail in the Act on the minimum wage for work. According to the regulations Council of Ministers She is obliged to present the Social Dialogue Council (RDS) proposals of the minimum wage and the minimum hourly rate for the next year by June 15 at the latest.
After receiving the proposal, RDS has 30 days to negotiate and develop a common position. If an agreement is not reached by July 15, the final decision is made by the Council of Ministers, issuing a regulation until September 15 of the year.