Skilled Trades · Poland

Plumber Salary in Poland

The Poland median is $75,881 per year, with observed city pay up to Warsaw at $54,967.

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Plumber pay in Poland: Warsaw leads, Kraków trails

The Poland national median for a plumber is 283 000 zł a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 184 000 zł in Kraków to 205 000 zł in Warsaw (1.1×).

Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems. Common screening skills include Piping, Fixtures, Code, and Troubleshooting.

A modeled national band runs about 193 900 zł–392 000 zł around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Polish city.

Warsaw sits -28% vs the national median; Kraków sits -35%. 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 plumber 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 skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Carpenter, Chef, and Welder.

How to use Plumber pay data in Poland

Start with the national median (283 000 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: 193 900 zł (10th) → 283 000 zł (median) → 392 000 zł (90th). Warsaw’s observed median is 205 000 zł, with a local band about 145 000 zł–290 000 zł. If an offer is “at the Poland median” but the job is in Warsaw, you may still be under local market.

National median
$75,881
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,328
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$54,967
Warsaw, PL
Hourly (national)
$36.48
varies by city

Plumber 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$54,967
Kraków, PL$49,336

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make in Poland?
The national median is about 283 000 zł per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 184 000 zł to 205 000 zł.
Which Poland city pays plumbers the most?
Warsaw, PL leads observed metros at about 205 000 zł per year (-28% vs national).
Which Poland city pays plumbers the least?
Among observed cities, Kraków, PL is on the lower end at about 184 000 zł per year.
How many Poland cities have plumber salary data?
2 metros list observed plumber percentiles in PLN on this site.
Is plumber in demand in Poland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Polish industry mix.