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Lawyer Salary in Poland

The Poland median is $88,215 per year, with observed city pay up to Warsaw at $64,620.

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Lawyer pay in Poland: Warsaw leads, Kraków trails

The Poland national median for a lawyer is 329 000 zł a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 208 000 zł in Kraków to 241 000 zł in Warsaw (1.2×).

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. Common screening skills include Research, Writing, Negotiation, and Advocacy.

A modeled national band runs about 181 000 zł–510 000 zł around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% 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 lawyer 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 legal titles on this site include Paralegal and Corporate Attorney.

How to use Lawyer pay data in Poland

Start with the national median (329 000 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: 181 000 zł (10th) → 329 000 zł (median) → 510 000 zł (90th). Warsaw’s observed median is 241 000 zł, with a local band about 160 000 zł–364 000 zł. If an offer is “at the Poland median” but the job is in Warsaw, you may still be under local market.

National median
$88,215
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,347
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$64,620
Warsaw, PL
Hourly (national)
$42.41
varies by city

Lawyer 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$64,620
Kraków, PL$55,771

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Poland?
The national median is about 329 000 zł per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 208 000 zł to 241 000 zł.
Which Poland city pays lawyers the most?
Warsaw, PL leads observed metros at about 241 000 zł per year (-27% vs national).
Which Poland city pays lawyers the least?
Among observed cities, Kraków, PL is on the lower end at about 208 000 zł per year.
How many Poland cities have lawyer salary data?
2 metros list observed lawyer percentiles in PLN on this site.
Is lawyer in demand in Poland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Polish industry mix.