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Backend Developer Salary in Poland

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Poland median is $74,165 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$74,165
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,180
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$74,165
Wrocław, PL
Hourly (national)
$35.66
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Poland

CityPer year
Wrocław, PL$74,165
Łódź, PL$74,165
Poznań, PL$74,165
Gdańsk, PL$74,165
Szczecin, PL$74,165
Lublin, PL$74,165
Bydgoszcz, PL$74,165
Białystok, PL$74,165
Katowice, PL$74,165
Częstochowa, PL$74,165
Warsaw, PL$54,440
Kraków, PL$46,813

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Poland?
The national median backend developer salary in Poland is about 282 000 zł per year (23 500 zł per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 178 000 zł to 282 000 zł.
Which Poland city pays backend developers the most?
Wrocław, PL pays the most at about 282 000 zł per year.
Which Poland city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kraków, PL is on the lower end at about 178 000 zł per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Poland?
Across Poland cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about 118 000 zł at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 406 100 zł for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Poland cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Poland, all shown in PLN.
Is backend developer in demand in Poland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.