The lowest national wage 2019 net – Minimum net wage
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 9:40 am
This year, the minimum wage is rising once again. Check how much the minimum national wage in Poland is in 2019 net (in cash) . The gross wage looks better, so it is reported more often in the media. The new minimum wage has increased more than in previous years. In my opinion, it is still too low in relation to the galloping prices. Because the real inflation is much higher than the "fairy tales" reported by the Central Statistical Office. In a moment, you will also find out how much the minimum hourly rate will be in 2019 net (in cash) and gross wage.
Minimum wage 2019 – PLN 1,634 net
By government decision, the lowest national, or minimum wage in 2019 is PLN 2,250 gross and PLN 1,634 net (net). Compared to 2018, the increase was PLN 150 gross, PLN 104 net (net). The rates apply to people employed full-time, working under an employment contract. The minimum wage is approximately 47% of the average monthly wage in the national economy.
Minimum hourly rate 2019 – PLN 10.54 net
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The hourly rate is also increasing, due to the annual increase in the minimum wage. The minimum hourly rate in 2019 is PLN 14.70 gross and PLN 10.54 net, and applies to civil law contracts. According to the government, the introduction of the minimum hourly rate in previous years was intended to limit forms of employment that were unfavorable for employees. Consisting of paying wages significantly lower than the minimum wage specified in the regulations. As well as limiting abuses resulting from concluding civil law contracts that were unfavorable for employees.
More than 1.5 million Poles receive the minimum wage
According to data provided by the Central Statistical Office, 1.5 million employees in Poland receive the minimum wage. These statistics are underestimated because the Central Statistical Office does not dominican republic whatsapp database into account companies employing fewer than 9 people. Meanwhile, there are the most such companies in the country, over 2 million micro-companies. Of course, this does not include part-time workers who may earn less.
Fairy tales about efficiency and improving qualifications
Some employers and economists raise demands for increased work efficiency and employee qualifications. Conditioning the increase in the minimum wage. Forgetting that many people perform the same activities and have similar productivity in Western countries. Receiving wages several times higher. Resulting from differences in currency exchange rates, such as the euro to the zloty and internal regulations of a given country, not work efficiency.
Meanwhile, the example of lower fuel prices at a border station in Germany than in Poland shows that prices are already catching up with European levels. Inflation is much higher than the data provided by the government institution, the Central Statistical Office.
Minimum wage in Germany
We are catching up with our western neighbor in terms of price levels. However, the level of earnings in Poland is still several times lower.
Minimum wage 2019 – PLN 1,634 net
By government decision, the lowest national, or minimum wage in 2019 is PLN 2,250 gross and PLN 1,634 net (net). Compared to 2018, the increase was PLN 150 gross, PLN 104 net (net). The rates apply to people employed full-time, working under an employment contract. The minimum wage is approximately 47% of the average monthly wage in the national economy.
Minimum hourly rate 2019 – PLN 10.54 net
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The hourly rate is also increasing, due to the annual increase in the minimum wage. The minimum hourly rate in 2019 is PLN 14.70 gross and PLN 10.54 net, and applies to civil law contracts. According to the government, the introduction of the minimum hourly rate in previous years was intended to limit forms of employment that were unfavorable for employees. Consisting of paying wages significantly lower than the minimum wage specified in the regulations. As well as limiting abuses resulting from concluding civil law contracts that were unfavorable for employees.
More than 1.5 million Poles receive the minimum wage
According to data provided by the Central Statistical Office, 1.5 million employees in Poland receive the minimum wage. These statistics are underestimated because the Central Statistical Office does not dominican republic whatsapp database into account companies employing fewer than 9 people. Meanwhile, there are the most such companies in the country, over 2 million micro-companies. Of course, this does not include part-time workers who may earn less.
Fairy tales about efficiency and improving qualifications
Some employers and economists raise demands for increased work efficiency and employee qualifications. Conditioning the increase in the minimum wage. Forgetting that many people perform the same activities and have similar productivity in Western countries. Receiving wages several times higher. Resulting from differences in currency exchange rates, such as the euro to the zloty and internal regulations of a given country, not work efficiency.
Meanwhile, the example of lower fuel prices at a border station in Germany than in Poland shows that prices are already catching up with European levels. Inflation is much higher than the data provided by the government institution, the Central Statistical Office.
Minimum wage in Germany
We are catching up with our western neighbor in terms of price levels. However, the level of earnings in Poland is still several times lower.