Guides for developers moving to Poland
Practical, sourced guides on visas, salaries, taxes and relocation.
Job searchForward deployed engineer jobs in Poland (2026)Forward deployed engineer jobs in Poland in English: what an FDE does, live job and salary figures, B2B or employment, travel, work permits and how to apply.Updated 22 October 2026
Job searchHow to get a tech job in Poland without speaking PolishA practical guide to finding English-speaking IT jobs in Poland as a foreigner: where to look, CVs, interviews, B2B vs employment contracts and work permits.Updated 17 October 2026
Salaries20,000 brutto to netto: 15k, 20k, 30k PLN take-home (2026)15,000, 20,000 or 30,000 PLN brutto to netto in Poland in 2026: take-home pay on UoP and on B2B (ryczałt, 19% and tax scale), month by month.Updated 16 October 2026
TaxB2B urlop in Poland: paid leave, sick pay and benefits (2026)B2B urlop explained: paid days off, sick pay, maternity and paternity benefits and other benefits on a B2B contract in Poland, with the 2026 ZUS rules.Updated 16 October 2026
TaxB2B vs UoP in Poland: which contract pays more? (2026)B2B vs UoP for developers in Poland: 2026 take-home pay at 15k, 20k and 30k PLN, the B2B rate that matches a salary, paid leave, ZUS and PIP risk.Updated 16 October 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Kraków for tech workers (2026)Cost of living in Kraków in 2026: rent, transport passes, health cover, prices and local wages for tech workers, with official figures and a monthly budget.Updated 16 October 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Wrocław for tech workers (2026)The cost of living in Wrocław in 2026: rent, transport fares, health cover, local wages and inflation, with official figures and a monthly budget template.Updated 16 October 2026
TaxIP Box for programmers in Poland: the 5% tax (2026)IP Box for programmers in Poland: who qualifies for the 5% tax on software income, the nexus formula, records, how to claim, and the changes planned for 2027.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchIT jobs in Gdańsk, Poznań, Katowice and Łódź (2026)IT jobs in Gdańsk, Poznań, Katowice and Łódź: how many English-speaking tech jobs each city has, who is hiring, posted salaries and local wages in 2026.Updated 16 October 2026
TaxJDG in Poland: setting up a B2B business as a foreigner (2026)How to open a JDG (jednoosobowa działalność gospodarcza) in Poland as a foreigner for B2B work: who can, CEIDG steps, ZUS for B2B, tax choice, VAT and KSeF.Updated 16 October 2026
RelocationKraków vs Warsaw vs Wrocław for developers (2026)Kraków vs Warsaw vs Wrocław for developers: English-speaking tech jobs, advertised salaries, local wages, transport costs and which city suits you best.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchMost in-demand tech stacks in Poland: Python, Java and more (2026)The most in-demand tech stacks in Poland in 2026, from 3,152 English-speaking job ads: Python, cloud, Java and Go, with posted salaries and where the jobs are.Updated 16 October 2026
RelocationNFZ vs Luxmed and Medicover: healthcare in Poland for expatsNFZ vs Luxmed and Medicover explained for expats in Poland: who is covered by public health insurance, what private packages add, waiting times and 2026 costs.Updated 16 October 2026
TaxPIP and B2B in 2026: when B2B becomes an employment contractPIP and B2B contracts since July 2026: how a labour inspector can turn B2B into an employment contract, what triggers it, appeals and what it means for you.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchPoland IT job market 2026: jobs, salaries and demandThe Poland IT job market in 2026 in numbers: 778,800 ICT specialists, where English-speaking IT jobs are, the stacks in demand, salaries and visa sponsorship.Updated 16 October 2026
SalariesPoland vs Germany salary for developers (2026)Poland vs Germany salary for developers in 2026: posted tech pay, take-home share, cost of living, Blue Card thresholds and job market data side by side.Updated 16 October 2026
TaxRemote jobs in Poland in English for foreign companies (2026)Remote jobs in Poland in English: how to work from Poland for a foreign company as an employee or on B2B, with Polish tax, ZUS and VAT rules explained for 2026.Updated 16 October 2026
TaxRyczałt 12% vs 19% liniowy vs tax scale for IT B2B (2026)Ryczałt vs podatek liniowy for IT B2B in Poland: 12% ryczałt, the 19% flat tax and the tax scale compared, with 2026 health contributions and break-even costs.Updated 16 October 2026
VisaTemporary residence permit in Poland for work (2026)Temporary residence permit Poland and karta pobytu for work: requirements, the MOS online application, fees, the 60-day rule, waiting times and work permits.Updated 16 October 2026
CompaniesCompanies in Poland that hire English speakers (2026)Tech companies in Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław where English is the working language. No Polish required. The list updates automatically from our job data.Updated 26 September 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Warsaw for tech workers (2026)What it costs to live in Warsaw on a tech salary: rent, transport, health cover, inflation and local wages, with official 2026 data and a monthly budget plan.Updated 26 September 2026
VisaEU Blue Card and work permits for tech jobs in Poland (2026)EU Blue Card Poland and Polish work permits for developers: the 2026 salary threshold, fees, the online MOS process, visa timelines and official links.Updated 26 September 2026
RelocationRelocation checklist for tech workers moving to PolandMoving to Poland for a tech job? A step-by-step checklist: meldunek and PESEL, Trusted Profile, residence permit, tax ID, health insurance and a bank account.Updated 26 September 2026
SalariesSoftware developer salaries in Poland (2026)Software developer salaries in Poland in 2026: official GUS data and job-board figures for Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław, plus B2B vs employment contracts.Updated 26 September 2026
TaxTax basics for tech workers in Poland (2026)B2B vs UoP in Poland for developers: the tax scale, 19% flat tax, 12% ryczałt for IT, ZUS and health contributions, author's costs and VAT, with 2026 rates.Updated 26 September 2026
CompaniesTech companies that sponsor visas in Poland (2026)Tech companies in Poland with verified visa sponsorship for developers, what an employer does for your permit, and the questions to ask before you accept.Updated 26 September 2026