Jobs in Warsaw for foreigners: Salaries, requirements and websites

Warsaw has very low unemployment, many international companies, and plenty of jobs where English is enough. With the average monthly salary being PLN 11,185.31 (in June 2026), this city is one of the best places to search for jobs as a foreigner in Poland.

You can find work in IT, finance, customer service, sales, marketing, logistics, hospitality, and many other fields – read on to learn more about your job opportunities in Warsaw.

Is it easy for foreigners to find a job in Warsaw?

Finding a job in Warsaw is relatively easy – the registered unemployment rate in the city was only 1.6% in June 2026, according to the Statistical Office in Warsaw.

In Warsaw, there is a large number of international companies, banks, tech firms, shared service centres, startups, and corporate offices. This creates jobs for both experienced specialists and people looking for entry-level work.

Foreigners often find jobs in:

• IT and technology
• finance and accounting
• customer service
• sales
• marketing
• HR and recruitment
• shared service centres
• logistics and warehousing
• hospitality

“There are many job opportunities for English speakers. You can even be a private English teacher if that’s something that suits you. You don’t even need certifications if you’re a native” – user lbdzki on Reddit.

Your chances depend on a few things: what you do, how much experience you have, whether you speak Polish, and whether you already have work authorisation in Poland.

Speaking Polish opens more doors – that's the reality – but plenty of international teams run entirely in English, so it's not always a dealbreaker. If you speak German, French, Spanish, Ukrainian or another language on top of English, put it on your CV. Some companies specifically need that.

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What does the average salary in Warsaw look like?

In June 2026, the average monthly salary in Warsaw's enterprise sector was PLN 11,185. That number shifts every month, for the latest figure, check the Statistical Office in Warsaw directly. The number is a city-wide average. What you earn depends on the role, the company and what you bring to it. Customer service, admin, hospitality, and logistics roles typically pay less. IT, finance, sales and management professionals often get quite a bit more.

The minimum monthly salary in Poland in 2026 is PLN 4,806 gross. For civil-law contracts, the minimum hourly rate is PLN 31.40 gross. Both figures may go up next year, so it's worth keeping an eye on gov.pl if you want the current numbers.

What salaries can you expect in different jobs?

Salaries in Warsaw can range from around PLN 5,700 per month in some service jobs to more than PLN 20,000 for experienced managers and specialists in 2026. The examples below come from SalaryExpert on August 28th, 2026 and are market estimates, not your guaranteed salary.

A real job offer may be lower or higher depending on your experience, skills, company, industry, bonuses, and contract type.

“Companies still rely on workers for basic positions, but demand is rising for specialists. These roles include truck drivers, CNC operators, nurses, and programmers," – Krzysztof Inglot, labour market expert at Personnel Service.

When you compare offers, check whether the figure is shown as gross vs net salary: gross (brutto) is before tax and social contributions, net (netto) is what you receive. The difference in Poland is typically 20–30%, depending on the contract type.

• Gross salary is the amount before tax and social contributions.
• Net salary is the amount you actually receive after deductions.

What do foreigners need to work in Warsaw?

The main thing you need is the legal right to work in Poland, and the exact rules depend on where you are from and what residence status you have. For example, EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens generally don’t need a standard work permit.

For many non-EU citizens, the rules are different. You may need a work permit, a residence-and-work permit, or another type of document. There are also exceptions, so check your exact situation before accepting a job.

Read more: Poland visa for employment vs work permit, which one do non-EU citizens need?

What do employers usually ask for?

Most employers will ask for a CV, relevant skills, language information, and proof of work authorisation in Poland.  For many office, customer service, hospitality, warehouse, and sales jobs, you don’t need a Polish degree.

Depending on the role, employers may also ask for:

• relevant work experience
• a university degree
• technical skills
• professional certificates
• foreign-language skills
• recognised qualifications

Some regulated professions have extra requirements. If you work in healthcare, law, education, or another regulated field, check whether your foreign diploma or professional qualification needs to be officially recognised in Poland.

What are the best websites for finding jobs in Warsaw?

LinkedIn, Pracuj.pl, No Fluff Jobs, and Just Join IT are the main job portals to check. It's worth using several because companies don't all post vacancies in the same place.

LinkedIn works well for international companies and English-speaking office jobs. Pracuj.pl has a much wider mix of roles across different industries. No Fluff Jobs and Just Join IT are strong options for tech, digital, and specialist roles, especially if you want to compare salaries.

You should also check company career pages directly. Some employers publish vacancies on their own websites before they appear on large job boards.

Job portal	Best for	Why it is useful
LinkedIn Jobs	International companies, office jobs, finance, sales, marketing, IT	Many Warsaw jobs are posted in English, and you can filter by location, experience level, remote work, and job title.
Pracuj.pl	General job search	One of the biggest job platforms in Poland, with roles in office work, sales, logistics, customer service, administration, and more.
No Fluff Jobs	IT, marketing, sales, business roles	Many listings show salary ranges, which makes it easier to compare offers.
Just Join IT	IT, data, cybersecurity, DevOps, product, digital	A strong choice for tech specialists, with filters for skills, location, experience, and language.
Warsaw Labour Office / public employment services	Official job and employment information	Useful for checking official information about work rules, foreign workers, and local employment support.
Company career pages	Specific employers	Good if you already know which companies you want to work for. Some vacancies appear there first.

How should you search for English-speaking jobs?

The easiest way to find English-speaking jobs is to search by profession and add “English” or another language you speak. Searching only for “jobs for foreigners” can give you fewer useful results.

Try searches such as:

• Customer Support Specialist English
• Finance Analyst English
• Sales Specialist German
• Marketing Specialist Warsaw English
• Junior Accountant French
• Software Developer Warsaw English

It also helps to try different versions of the same job title. For example, similar customer service jobs may be called:

• Customer Service Specialist
• Customer Support Specialist
• Customer Care Representative
• Client Service Associate

More tips: Jobs in Poland for English speakers.

Compare the whole offer, not only the salary

One offer may come with paid sick leave, private healthcare, flexible hours, or two days of remote work, while another may bring a longer commute and fewer benefits. A job that pays an extra 1,000 PLN per month is not always the better deal.

When you compare offers, look at:

• gross vs net salary
• contract type
• bonuses
• paid holiday
• sick leave
• private healthcare
• hybrid or remote work
• working hours
• office location and commute
• probation period

Think about what the job will be like week to week, not just the number in the salary box.

Set job alerts

Job alerts can save you from checking the same websites every day. Set alerts on LinkedIn, Pracuj.pl, and at least one platform that fits your profession.

It’s better to create a few specific alerts than one very broad one. For example, Customer Support, Customer Success, Customer Service, Junior Accountant, Marketing Specialist

Avoid job scams

A real employer won’t ask you to pay money to get a job. Be careful with offers sent through social media, messaging apps, or personal email accounts, especially if the company is hard to verify.

Before you share sensitive documents, check whether:

• the company has a real website
• the recruiter works there
• the email address matches the company domain
• the vacancy appears on a trusted platform
• the salary looks realistic
• anyone is asking you to pay a fee

Be careful if someone offers you a job immediately without an interview or pressures you to send your passport, bank, or payment details.

FAQ: Jobs in Warsaw for foreigners