The Polish technology job market has undergone a significant transformation over the past year. Recruitment agency Next Technology Professionals presents the 5th edition of the report, based on data from 1650 IT specialists in Poland. Discover the latest salary benchmarks and see how compensation is shaping up in 2026 for the most popular tech roles in Central Europe’s largest talent pool.
Preferred currency
Current market conditions have significantly shifted the financial preferences of Polish developers.
- 75% of IT specialists in Poland now prefer to be paid in PLN (a 15 p.p. increase year-over-year).
- Preference for being paid in USD has fallen to 4%.
- 19% of respondents would like to earn in Euros (EUR).
IT salaries in Poland 2026 – salary tables
The following tables present average monthly rates. For B2B contracts, amounts are net (excl. VAT) on invoice. For Employment Contracts (UoP / CoE), amounts are gross. For data structuring purposes, experience levels are defined as: Junior (1 year), Mid (2–3 years), Senior (4–8 years), and Expert (9+ years).
1. Software Development
| Role / Position | Junior (B2B / UoP) | Mid (B2B / UoP) | Senior (B2B / UoP) |
| Java Developer | 8 565 zł (B2B) / 7 283 zł (UoP) | 17 546 zł (B2B) / 16 183 zł (UoP) | 27 488 zł (B2B) / 25 173 zł (UoP) |
| Python Developer | 8 370 zł (B2B) / 7 019 zł (UoP) | 18 245 zł (B2B) / 16 578 zł (UoP) | 26 181 zł (B2B) / 23 395 zł (UoP) |
| Frontend Developer | 8 454 zł (B2B) / 6 922 zł (UoP) | 17 570 zł (B2B) / 16 271 zł (UoP) | 30 112 zł (B2B) / 25 236 zł (UoP) |
| .NET Developer | 7 691 zł (B2B) / 6 328 zł (UoP) | 18 442 zł (B2B) / 16 458 zł (UoP) | 26 640 zł (B2B) / 23 700 zł (UoP) |
| Node.js Developer | 8 155 zł (B2B) / 7 569 zł (UoP) | 18 286 zł (B2B) / 16 163 zł (UoP) | 31 112 zł (B2B) / 25 911 zł (UoP) |
| C++ Developer | 7 280 zł (B2B) / 6 326 zł (UoP) | 17 475 zł (B2B) / 15 490 zł (UoP) | 24 245 zł (B2B) / 21 225 zł (UoP) |
2. Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
| Role / Position | Junior (B2B / UoP) | Mid (B2B / UoP) | Senior (B2B / UoP) |
| AI Engineer | 13 180 zł (B2B) / 10 257 zł (UoP) | 23 350 zł (B2B) / 20 359 zł (UoP) | 37 600 zł (B2B) / 28 223 zł (UoP) |
| Machine Learning | 11 106 zł (B2B) / 10 430 zł (UoP) | 23 009 zł (B2B) / 20 015 zł (UoP) | 30 403 zł (B2B) / 26 385 zł (UoP) |
| Data Engineer | 10 705 zł (B2B) / 9 700 zł (UoP) | 21 126 zł (B2B) / 18 391 zł (UoP) | 28 606 zł (B2B) / 25 900 zł (UoP) |
3. Infrastructure, Security, and QA
| Role / Position | Junior (B2B / UoP) | Mid (B2B / UoP) | Senior (B2B / UoP) |
| DevOps Engineer | 9 737 zł (B2B) / 7 199 zł (UoP) | 19 213 zł (B2B) / 16 870 zł (UoP) | 34 120 zł (B2B) / 26 545 zł (UoP) |
| Security Engineer | 10 156 zł (B2B) / 8 840 zł (UoP) | 24 169 zł (B2B) / 20 315 zł (UoP) | 32 499 zł (B2B) / 26 328 zł (UoP) |
| QA Engineer | 8 479 zł (B2B) / 6 316 zł (UoP) | 17 155 zł (B2B) / 14 970 zł (UoP) | 23 655 zł (B2B) / 20 783 zł (UoP) |
Looking for Expert-level rates (9+ years of experience)?
Detailed insights for technical leaders and roles such as Software Architect, Solution Architect, or Cybersecurity Manager are available exclusively in the full version of the report. Download it now to see the highest salary brackets in the Polish market.
Regarding your questions about the B2B vs. employment contract landscape in Poland, we have gathered a few resources that should clarify the differences and help you make the best decision for your team:
- Hiring Developers in Poland: B2B Guide
- Comparison & Salary Calculators
- Types of Cooperation Agreements in Poland
Key takeaways from the Report:
- Top Earners: A Senior AI Engineer in Poland earns an average of 37,600 PLN net (B2B).
- Salary Stagnation: 52.7% of respondents did not receive a salary increase in 2025.
- Work Model: 98% of Polish IT specialists prefer remote or hybrid work.
- Market Mobility: A staggering 79% of experts are currently open to new job opportunities.
About Next Technology Professionals – Poland’s IT Recruitment Leader
Partnering with Next Technology Professionals guarantees quality built over years of experience. We are one of the top recruitment agencies in Poland, backed by solid data: :
- 10+ years of experience in delivering top-tier talent for demanding global tech projects.
- Over 1000 successful recruitment processes, providing us with unmatched knowledge of real market expectations in Poland.
- Forbes Diamonds: Recognized in 2023 and 2024 as one of the fastest-growing companies in Poland by Forbes Polska.
- High Retention: 95% of candidates placed by our agency remain with our clients for at least 12 months.
The 5th edition of our report was created under the official patronage of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH).
We provide comprehensive support: from permanent recruitment and IT outsourcing to specialized Executive Search for C-level positions (CTO, CIO, CFO).