In brief

• The average salary in manufacturing in 2026 is 8780.98 PLN gross.
• 55 percent of surveyed companies say staff shortages limit their development.
• A CNC operator in Warsaw earns 6700-8200 PLN, and in Gorzów Wielkopolski 5500-6300 PLN gross.
• An automation specialist in Trójmiasto can expect 9900-12100 PLN, and in Wałbrzych 7900-8900 PLN gross.

Average salaries in manufacturing

In 2026, the average salary in manufacturing in Poland is 8780.98 PLN gross (Wynagrodzenia w produkcji 2026. Ile można zarobić? – managerplus.pl). More than half of the surveyed companies, 55 percent, state that staff shortages hold back the development of their business. Consequently, salaries in the manufacturing sector vary depending on the region and the requirements of the position.

Salaries in different cities

CNC operators in Warsaw can expect a salary in the range of 6700-8200 PLN gross per month, while in Gorzów Wielkopolski salaries range from 5500 to 6300 PLN. Automation specialists in Trójmiasto earn from 9900 to 12100 PLN, and in Wałbrzych their salary amounts to 7900 to 8900 PLN. These differences show how important local market conditions are for salaries in manufacturing.

Changes in demand for employees

Demand for employees in the manufacturing sector is varied. Stable demand persists in the areas of machine maintenance and quality control, whereas in production management and engineering and technical work, a weakening of demand has been noted compared to March 2024. Manufacturing companies are more cautious in making hiring decisions, which may affect future salaries.