🇵🇱 Poland
Tax Guide
Income tax brackets, social security rates, and employer payroll obligations for Poland — the data HR and finance teams need for accurate workforce cost planning.
Income Tax Brackets — 2026
| Band | Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwota wolna (Tax-Free Amount) | 0% | PLN 0 | PLN 30,000 |
| Pierwsza stawka — 12% | 12% | PLN 30,000 | PLN 120,000 |
| Druga stawka — 32% | 32% | PLN 120,000 | No upper limit |
Social Security Contributions
| Type | Employee Rate | Employer Rate | Employee Cap | Employer Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerytalne (Pension) — Employer | 0% | 9.76% | No limit | No limit |
| Emerytalne (Pension) — Employee | 9.76% | 0% | No limit | No limit |
| Rentowe (Disability) — Employer | 0% | 6.5% | No limit | No limit |
| Rentowe (Disability) — Employee | 1.5% | 0% | No limit | No limit |
| Chorobowe (Sickness) — Employee | 2.45% | 0% | No limit | No limit |
| Wypadkowe (Accident) — Employer | 0% | 1.67% | No limit | No limit |
| Fundusz Pracy (Labour Fund) — Employer | 0% | 2.45% | No limit | No limit |
| Ubezpieczenie Zdrowotne (Health Insurance) — Employee | 9% | 0% | No limit | No limit |
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Tax data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. Rates are for the 2026 tax year. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Always consult a qualified tax adviser for Poland-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rates
- ✓ For guidance only — not tax advice
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