Job Vacancies Persist at 94.7k; Wage Growth Reaches 7.7% Year-on-Year
Poland's Q3 2026 labour market shows sustained hiring demand with 94,700 registered vacancies, while average gross salaries climb 7.7% annually to PLN 9,055.92. Skills shortages remain acute in technical and specialist roles despite low overall unemployment.
Poland's labour market entered the third quarter of 2026 with significant persistent vacancies and rising wage pressure. Statistics Poland (GUS) recorded 94.7 thousand job vacancies in Q3 2026, with a 0.78% vacancy rate, while 59.0% of the population aged 15–89 remained economically active.
Wage Growth Accelerating
Average wages have continued to rise as employers compete for talent. In March 2026, the average gross salary reached around PLN 9,055.92, up about 7.7% year-on-year. This wage growth significantly outpaces historical inflation and signals intense competition for qualified workers.
Sector-Specific Demand
Poland's hiring demand in 2026 is being shaped by sector-specific growth, digital transformation, and continued foreign investment. Demand for tech professionals, especially in IT, software development, and digital services, remains strong. Emerging technologies and digital transformation continue to push companies to expand these teams in 2026. Poland is increasingly positioned as a European hub for business services, attracting shared services centres and multinational operations, which supports ongoing hiring in administrative, finance, and customer support roles.
Talent Shortage and Compensation Response
Poland's low unemployment and tightening labour supply have led to persistent talent shortages, especially among skilled professional roles. Employers are responding with higher compensation and flexibility. Wages are rising faster than productivity in some sectors, increasing recruitment and retention costs.
As a foreigner seeking Polish employment, this environment favours you—especially in technical, IT, and business services roles where vacancies remain plentiful and wage growth is robust. Your international experience and language skills are increasingly valued. Ensure your work permit (if required) and residence permit are valid; hiring processes are competitive but wages are rising. Negotiate actively, as employers expect talent shortages to persist into 2027.
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