A person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Poland typically earns around 6,810 PLN per month. Salaries range from 2,480 PLN (lowest average) to 15,800 PLN (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Job Title | Average Salary |
Assistant Yard Manager | 6,190 PLN |
Associate Analyst | 7,440 PLN |
Associate Landman | 3,130 PLN |
Auxiliary Equipment Operator | 2,730 PLN |
Biomass Plant Technician | 3,380 PLN |
Biomass Power Plant Manager | 9,430 PLN |
Chemical Plant Operator | 5,240 PLN |
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer | 6,870 PLN |
Completions Engineer | 6,630 PLN |
Cost Controller | 4,820 PLN |
Crude Oil Marketing Representative | 7,340 PLN |
Dispatcher | 2,740 PLN |
Distribution Manager | 9,800 PLN |
Dragline Operator | 3,210 PLN |
Driller Offsider | 2,410 PLN |
Dump Truck Driver | 2,720 PLN |
Electric and Gas Operations Manager | 15,300 PLN |
Energy Advisor | 9,960 PLN |
Energy Analyst | 9,150 PLN |
Energy Auditor | 8,680 PLN |
Energy Dispatch Director | 11,200 PLN |
Energy Technical Assistant | 4,130 PLN |
Energy Technical Manager | 7,870 PLN |
Energy Technical Trainer | 6,050 PLN |
Exploration Manager | 12,300 PLN |
Field Safety Auditor | 7,400 PLN |
Fluids Engineer | 6,820 PLN |
Fuel Cell Engineer | 6,860 PLN |
Fuel Cell Technician | 3,520 PLN |
Fuels Handler | 3,180 PLN |
Gas Compressor Operator | 2,880 PLN |
Gas Distribution Plant Operator | 5,740 PLN |
Gas Supply Manager | 10,100 PLN |
Geologist | 11,600 PLN |
Geophysicist | 12,200 PLN |
Geothermal Production Manager | 11,800 PLN |
Geothermal Technician | 4,700 PLN |
HSE Engineer | 6,740 PLN |
HSE Officer | 3,980 PLN |
HSEQ Administrator | 4,790 PLN |
Inspector | 6,330 PLN |
Instructor | 5,430 PLN |
Instrument Designer | 5,430 PLN |
Lead Technical Field Advisor | 9,030 PLN |
Logistics and Tool Coordinator | 6,020 PLN |
Maintenance Engineer | 7,170 PLN |
Maintenance Superintendent | 6,100 PLN |
Material Controller | 4,430 PLN |
Mine Engineer | 6,720 PLN |
Mine Surveyor | 7,100 PLN |
Mining Project Administrator | 5,760 PLN |
Mining Project Assistant | 4,670 PLN |
Mining Project Controls Consultant | 7,190 PLN |
Mining Project Coordinator | 5,930 PLN |
Mining Project Engineer | 6,450 PLN |
Mining Project Manager | 8,700 PLN |
Mining Site Manager | 8,880 PLN |
Mining Team Leader | 7,320 PLN |
NDT Technician | 4,270 PLN |
Oil Service Unit Operator | 3,370 PLN |
Oil Trader | 8,470 PLN |
Oilwell Pumper | 2,550 PLN |
Petroleum Engineer | 7,960 PLN |
Petroleum Geologist | 11,800 PLN |
Petroleum Pump System Operator | 3,670 PLN |
Pipeline Technician | 2,460 PLN |
Power Coordinator | 4,050 PLN |
Power Plant Operations Manager | 13,500 PLN |
Power Plant Operator | 5,370 PLN |
Radio Operator | 3,010 PLN |
Reliability Engineer | 6,840 PLN |
Reservoir Engineer | 6,320 PLN |
Risk Analyst | 8,600 PLN |
Roughneck | 7,120 PLN |
Scaffolder | 4,450 PLN |
Shutdown Engineer | 5,790 PLN |
Solar Energy Installation Manager | 9,610 PLN |
Solar Energy Systems Engineer | 7,270 PLN |
Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 4,470 PLN |
Solar Thermal Technician | 4,140 PLN |
Supply Operations Manager | 11,200 PLN |
Sustainability Specialist | 10,900 PLN |
System Development Advisor | 7,630 PLN |
Tanker Truck Driver | 2,760 PLN |
Utility Operator | 3,750 PLN |
Wind Energy Project Manager | 9,220 PLN |
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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries in Poland range from 2,480 PLN per month (starting average salary) to 15,800 PLN per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.
The median salary is 6,220 PLN per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 6,220 PLN while the other half are earning more than 6,220 PLN. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 4,780 PLN while 75% of them are earning more than 4,780 PLN. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 7,780 PLN while 25% are earning more than 7,780 PLN.
We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 3,570 PLN to 6,520 PLN. Approximatly 20% fall under the 3,570 PLN cap. Ten percent of wages are from 6,520 PLN to 7,870 PLN. Only 5% of people grossed 7,870 PLN or more.
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Poland costs anywhere from 37,800 Zloty(s) to 113,000 Zloty(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Poland who work in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining earn 6% more than their female counterparts on average.
Male | 6,980 PLN | |
Female | -5% | 6,610 PLN |
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining professionals in Poland are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Banking | 2% | |
Energy | 4% | |
Information Technology | 6% | |
Healthcare | 8% | |
Travel | 1% | |
Construction | 3% | |
Education | 5% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Poland for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
47% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | 53% | |
No Bonus | 47% |
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
The main two types of jobs | |
Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
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Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Average Salary 2019 | 6,050 PLN | |
Average Salary 2020 | +4% | 6,270 PLN |
Average Salary 2021 | +3% | 6,450 PLN |
Average Salary 2022 | +2% | 6,570 PLN |
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries in Poland are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 2% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Poland is 14 PLN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
The average salary for Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 10% less than that of All Jobs.
City | Average Salary |
Gdansk | 6,200 PLN |
Katowice | 5,660 PLN |
Krakow | 7,460 PLN |
Lublin | 5,840 PLN |
Poznan | 6,390 PLN |
Szczecin | 6,020 PLN |
Warsaw | 7,670 PLN |
Wroclaw | 7,260 PLN |
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Poland earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Private Sector | 7,250 PLN | |
Public Sector | +7% | 7,790 PLN |
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 6,220 PLN and 7,780 PLN. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salart after tax for every career.
The base salary for Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Poland is ranges from 4,780 PLN to 7,780 PLN. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range in a grain of salt.
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary