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Environmental Engineer Salary in Poland

The Poland median is $107,253 per year, with observed city pay up to Warsaw at $78,294.

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Environmental Engineer pay in Poland: Warsaw leads, Kraków trails

The Poland national median for a environmental engineer is 400 000 zł a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 254 000 zł in Kraków to 292 000 zł in Warsaw (1.1×).

Environmental engineers design solutions to protect and improve the environment. Common screening skills include Water systems, Remediation, Regulations, and Analysis.

A modeled national band runs about 277 600 zł–549 600 zł around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Polish city.

Warsaw sits -27% vs the national median; Kraków sits -36%. 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 environmental engineer 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 engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Environmental Engineer pay data in Poland

Start with the national median (400 000 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: 277 600 zł (10th) → 400 000 zł (median) → 549 600 zł (90th). Warsaw’s observed median is 292 000 zł, with a local band about 199 000 zł–429 000 zł. If an offer is “at the Poland median” but the job is in Warsaw, you may still be under local market.

National median
$107,253
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,929
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$78,294
Warsaw, PL
Hourly (national)
$51.56
varies by city

Environmental Engineer 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$78,294
Kraków, PL$68,105

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a environmental engineer make in Poland?
The national median is about 400 000 zł per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 254 000 zł to 292 000 zł.
Which Poland city pays environmental engineers the most?
Warsaw, PL leads observed metros at about 292 000 zł per year (-27% vs national).
Which Poland city pays environmental engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Kraków, PL is on the lower end at about 254 000 zł per year.
How many Poland cities have environmental engineer salary data?
2 metros list observed environmental engineer percentiles in PLN on this site.
Is environmental engineer in demand in Poland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +7% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Polish industry mix.