Software Engineer Salary in Poland: €45k–€60k Senior (2026)

Google Warsaw pays senior engineers upwards of €90,000–€120,000 TC — roughly 2–3× the Polish national median. Poland's market is defined by a small cluster of international companies paying Western European rates, and a broad domestic market where €35,000–€45,000 TC is the norm. The B2B contract fundamentally changes how much of your gross you keep.

What employers post right now

In October 2026, the 185 senior software-engineering listings on this board with a posted pay range in Poland (from 11 companies) post a median base pay of €72k a year. The middle half of them sit between €65k and €84k. These are base salaries from live job ads, converted to euros at the current rate, so bonus and equity are not included. The board only lists employers chosen for paying senior engineers €100k or the local equivalent, so read this as the upper end of the market, not the national median. The levels.fyi figures further down are total compensation collected in March 2026. For the same view across ten countries, see software engineer salary in Europe.

Google is the largest lister here, with 55% of the listings; without it the median is €70k. This is a thin sample (one employer posts 55% of the listings), so treat it as indicative.

By employer, for those with at least two listings. A company that posts many listings, like a large tech employer, can pull the country figure towards its own pay scale.

The numbers at a glance

See the Poland €100K companies list. For relocation, see our Poland visa sponsorship guide.

How Poland compares to the rest of Europe

Poland's median TC of €35,000–€45,000 sits well below Germany (€81,495) and the Netherlands (€89,987). Warsaw cost of living is 50–60% lower than Amsterdam, partially closing the gap in purchasing power.

B2B vs employment (UoP)

The single most important factor in Polish software engineer compensation.

UoP (umowa o pracę): Standard employment. ZUS ~20% of gross, income tax 12% up to 120K PLN then 32%. Take-home ~60–65% of gross. 26 days paid leave, strong protections.

B2B (kontrakt): Self-employment. 19% flat or ryczałt 12% on IT revenue. Fixed ZUS (~1,600–1,800 PLN/month). Nets 15–25% more than UoP on same gross. No paid leave, no severance. Most senior engineers at international companies choose B2B.

Which companies actually pay the most

Google (Warsaw): L5 €90,000–€120,000+ TC. Equity from L4.

Snowflake (Warsaw): Senior €80,000–€110,000 TC. RSU-heavy.

Databricks (Warsaw): Similar to Snowflake — €80,000–€100,000+ TC.

Revolut (Warsaw/Krakow): €50,000–€80,000 TC. B2B contracts common.

Microsoft (Warsaw): €45,000–€75,000 TC. Primarily UoP. Browse at nextleveljobs.eu/country/pl.

What level do you need to hit €100K in Poland

Only at Google, Snowflake, or Databricks at senior level (L5+). On B2B, ~€115K–€120K gross to net €100K. On UoP, ~€140K–€150K gross. See Poland €100K companies guide.

Base vs total comp — what to negotiate

Domestic market: base-salary only. International companies: RSUs can be 20–40% of TC. Key negotiation point: the contract type itself. B2B on the same gross is a 15–25% net raise.

Find live roles at nextleveljobs.eu/country/pl.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average software engineer salary in Poland?

Median TC is €35,000–€45,000 (150K–195K PLN). At international companies in Warsaw, senior engineers earn €50,000–€70,000.

What is B2B vs UoP?

UoP is employment at ~60-65% take-home. B2B is self-employment at 12% ryczałt, yielding 20–30% higher net. Most senior engineers at international companies work B2B.

Which company pays the most?

Google Warsaw: L5 at €90,000–€120,000+ TC. Snowflake and Databricks follow at €80,000–€110,000.

Can you earn €100K?

Only at a handful of international companies at senior level. At Polish companies, €100K is unreachable below staff level.