Salary Negotiation Calculator for Foreigners in Poland
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Survive or Thrive Calculator

Adjust the options below to see the minimum monthly net income you should negotiate for in Poland. The calculator shows your required NET, and the equivalent UoP gross salary, JDG invoice, and Incubator invoice.

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Assumptions are listed in one block below your results.

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Your required income (per month)

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Required NET income Target
0 PLN
Your monthly negotiation target (net).
UoP gross salary
0 PLN
Gross on employment contract (UoP).
JDG invoice
0 PLN
Invoice amount needed (JDG model).
Incubator invoice
0 PLN
Invoice amount needed (incubator model).

Assumptions and notes

These are simplified educational assumptions used by the calculator.

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Estimates are simplified. Your real net depends on your tax residence, deductions, and contract specifics.
  • Essentials (non-rent): Base essentials are 2,900 PLN/month in regional Poland. Big 5 adds +550 PLN.
  • Rent presets: Shared room: 1,600 PLN rest / 2,000 PLN Big 5. Studio outside center: 2,200 / 3,000. Studio center: 2,800 / 3,600. (Modern, decent standard.)
  • Savings presets: 0 / 500 / 700 PLN, or property deposit: 1,200 PLN rest / 1,700 PLN Big 5.
  • Rent split: If you live with a partner/friend, only rent is split 50/50. All other costs are per person.
  • Children: Net additional cost assumed at +400 PLN per child/month (after child benefit and simplified relief assumptions).
  • Optional benefits (if selected): Luxmed +250, Multisport +300, Emergency cover +100, Subscriptions +100 (PLN/month).
  • UoP conversion: Net ≈ Gross × 0.59 (assumes 41% of gross to ZUS + PIT).
  • JDG conversion: Net = Invoice × 0.915 − 1,510 (assumes 8.5% tax on revenue, 1,110 allowance, 400 PLN accountant).
  • Incubator conversion: Net = (Invoice − 400) × 0.94 (assumes 400 PLN fee + 6% tax on remainder).

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