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Data Scientist Salary in Poland

The Poland median is $79,903 per year, with observed city pay up to Warsaw at $58,453.

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Data Scientist in Poland: read the median against a +35% outlook

The Poland national median for a data scientist is 298 000 zł a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 188 000 zł in Kraków to 218 000 zł in Warsaw (1.2×).

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.

A modeled national band runs about 185 400 zł–435 700 zł around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Polish city.

Warsaw sits -27% vs the national median; Kraków sits -37%. Relocating inside Poland for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Poland shows about 3.8% CPI in 2025. A data scientist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and DevOps Engineer.

How to use Data Scientist pay data in Poland

Start with the national median (298 000 zł), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Poland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 185 400 zł (10th) → 298 000 zł (median) → 435 700 zł (90th). Warsaw’s observed median is 218 000 zł, with a local band about 145 000 zł–329 000 zł. If an offer is “at the Poland median” but the job is in Warsaw, you may still be under local market.

National median
$79,903
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,650
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$58,453
Warsaw, PL
Hourly (national)
$38.42
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in Poland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Warsaw, PL$58,453
Kraków, PL$50,409

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Poland?
The national median is about 298 000 zł per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 188 000 zł to 218 000 zł.
Which Poland city pays data scientists the most?
Warsaw, PL leads observed metros at about 218 000 zł per year (-27% vs national).
Which Poland city pays data scientists the least?
Among observed cities, Kraków, PL is on the lower end at about 188 000 zł per year.
How many Poland cities have data scientist salary data?
2 metros list observed data scientist percentiles in PLN on this site.
Is data scientist in demand in Poland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +35% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Polish industry mix.