Poland Tax Calculator (2026)

Income tax rates and take-home pay for Poland

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Poland Income Tax Brackets (2025)

Bracket Income Range Rate
First bracket (12%)PLN 0 - PLN 120,00012.0%
Second bracket (32%)PLN 120,000+32.0%

Tax credit: PLN 3,600

Health insurance (employee)

Bracket Income Range Rate
Health insurance 9%PLN 0+9.0%

Solidarity tax

Bracket Income Range Rate
Solidarity tax on income above PLN 1,000,000PLN 0+4.0%

Applies when income exceeds PLN 1,000,000

Key Facts

Tax Year

2025

Currency

PLN

Top Rate

32.0%

Brackets

2 brackets

Tax Credit

PLN 3,600

Social Contributions

1 item

Assumptions

  • · Model assumes resident employee earning employment income only, taxed under general PIT scale.
  • · Standard employee deduction (250 PLN/month, max 3,000 PLN/year) is applied as a deduction from income.
  • · Social security contributions (employee portion: 13.71% up to 2025 cap of PLN 260,190) are deductible from taxable income before PIT brackets.
  • · Health insurance (9% of grossified base after social contributions) is not tax-deductible and is paid from net income.
  • · Solidarity tax (4% on income above PLN 1,000,000) is modeled as a surcharge on income tax.
  • · Child relief is not included; model assumes no dependents.
  • · Tax-free amount (personal allowance) of PLN 30,000 is embedded in the bracket calculation via the 'amount decreasing tax' mechanism.
  • · No church tax, voluntary schemes, or optional regimes included.
  • · Employer contributions excluded (not employee liability).

Frequently asked questions

What is the top income tax rate in Poland?

The highest marginal income tax rate in Poland is 0.3%. Your effective tax rate will be lower depending on your income level.

How many tax brackets does Poland have?

Poland has 2 income tax brackets. Income is taxed in brackets - you only pay the higher rate on income above each threshold, not on your entire income.

How is take-home pay calculated in Poland?

Take-home pay in Poland is your gross salary minus income tax, social contributions, and any applicable surcharges. Use the calculator above to see an exact breakdown for your salary.

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