According to the latest survey by the Gremi Personal Analytical Center, 85% of Ukrainians in Poland are satisfied with their earnings relative to their qualifications. Additionally, 70% of respondents report that they manage to save money every month.
One of the key factors influencing job satisfaction is the increase in wages in Poland, making the country even more attractive for labor migrants. In 2025, both the minimum and average wages in Poland have risen. The average gross salary in 2024 was 7,874 PLN, and the projected average monthly wage for 2025 in the national economy is expected to reach 8,673 PLN. In Ukraine, wages are also increasing, with the average salary in February of this year reaching 23,500 UAH—almost half of what is earned in Poland.
Salary remains a crucial factor in shaping labor market dynamics and the mobility of Ukrainian workers in Poland. The study revealed that 23% of respondents changed jobs twice, 22% switched jobs three times, 17% changed jobs once, and 9% changed jobs four times. Meanwhile, 18% of Ukrainians have not changed jobs at all, indicating potential stability and satisfaction with their working conditions.
The Analytical Center compared these findings with data from a survey conducted in August 2023. At that time, the largest group of respondents—50%—stated they had never changed jobs. Meanwhile, 25% had switched jobs once, 18% had done so twice, 8% had changed jobs three times, and 4% had changed jobs more than three times.
The analysis of labor market trends highlights the growing mobility of Ukrainian workers in Poland. While most respondents in 2023 remained in their first job, in 2025, an increasing number of labor migrants are changing employers in search of better conditions. This shift may be driven by rising average wages and an increasingly competitive job market that encourages career development and better job opportunities. Incentives have long moved beyond gym memberships to real prospects for career growth and promotion. For manual laborers, improved housing and meals throughout the day—not just lunch—have become significant considerations.
The considerable wage gap between Poland and Ukraine may play a decisive role in whether Ukrainian citizens return home after the war. The real question is whether Poland will be interested in retaining the 30% of Ukrainians who, according to surveys, express a willingness to return to Ukraine once hostilities end, said Yuriy Grygorenko, Chief Analyst at Gremi Personal.
The survey was conducted using an electronic questionnaire between January and February 2025, with a sample of 1,085 respondents.
Source: https://managerplus.pl/ukraincy-zadowoleni-z-poziomu-zarobkow-w-polsce-98237
