Poland: Wages in companies increased by 11.7% y / y, employment increased by 2.2% in February

18 March 2022

Average wage in the enterprise sector (employing more than 9 people) in February this year. increased by 11.7% y / y, while employment in enterprises increased by 2.2% y / y, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported.

In monthly terms, the average salary increased by 2.6% and amounted to PLN 6,220.04. On the other hand, employment in enterprises increased by 0.2% in monthly terms and amounted to 6,474.9 thousand. people, stated in the announcement.

In February, compared to January 2022, the average employment in the enterprise sector increased only slightly, by 0.2%. A similar increase was also visible in February 2021 compared to January 2021 and amounted to 0.3%. Increase in the average. employment in January 2022 was the result of, among others, hiring in units, including the employment of seasonal workers.

In February 2022, the average monthly gross wages and salaries in the enterprise sector increased by 2.6% compared to January 2022, while in February 2021 compared to January 2021 wages increased by 0, 6%.

The market consensus is a 10% y / y increase in wages and a 2.2% y / y increase in employment.

Source: GUS and ISBnews

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