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Data scientists Salary in Warsaw, Poland

Updated Oct 30, 2026 Forecast 1 hour ago Estimated · nearby markets Growing outlook

Your earning potential as a Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland

In Warsaw, Poland, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.

Estimated mid-level pay centres around zł 111.4K a year — about zł 9,281 a month before tax.

The benchmark spans zł 57.9K at entry level to zł 361.7K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.

Market outlook: Growing (estimate). There is limited evidence to explain the outlook for this role in this location. Local outlook evidence is limited; this estimate is a guide to potential demand, rather than a prediction of hiring or pay growth. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.

Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $27,843/year ($2,320/month) at 4 PLN/USD.

2026 estimates · Local data was too thin for a direct benchmark. Estimated from nearby markets, adjusted for cost of living and income levels.

Benchmark

Salary by experience level

percentiles · annual PLN
Level Experience P25 Median P75 P10 – P90
entry 0–2 yrs zł 57.9K zł 72.4K
≈ $18,098
zł 84K zł 46.5K – zł 100.5K
mid 3–5 yrs zł 89.1K zł 111.4K
≈ $27,843
zł 129.2K zł 71.6K – zł 154.6K
senior 6–9 yrs zł 147K zł 183.8K
≈ $45,940
zł 213.2K zł 118.1K – zł 255.2K
executive 10–15 yrs zł 249.5K zł 311.8K
≈ $77,959
zł 361.7K zł 200.5K – zł 433K
entry
zł 72.4K
≈ $18,098/yr
Base 95% · Bonus 5% · Equity 0%
mid
zł 111.4K
≈ $27,843/yr
Base 88% · Bonus 8% · Equity 4%
senior
zł 183.8K
≈ $45,940/yr
Base 80% · Bonus 10% · Equity 10%
executive
zł 311.8K
≈ $77,959/yr
Base 65% · Bonus 15% · Equity 20%
Outlook

Five-year salary trend

history + scenario bands
History Forecast median Optimistic / conservative Real (inflation-adjusted)
2027 · base scenario
zł 118.1K
≈ $29,513/yr
+6.0% nominal vs today · +2.5% real/yr · 62% conf.
2029 · base scenario
zł 132.6K
≈ $33,161/yr
+19.1% nominal vs today · +2.5% real/yr · 50% conf.
2031 · base scenario
zł 149K
≈ $37,260/yr
+33.8% nominal vs today · +2.5% real/yr · 38% conf.
Drivers

What moves this number

market signals
Inflation (CPI)
→ · 3.5% annual price growth
Wage growth
↑ · 5.0% nominal wage trend
Role demand trend
→ · 0.0% annual role demand
Hiring demand
→ · Demand index 54/100
Automation exposure
→ · 35% exposure
Real wage growth
↑ · 2.5% after 3.5% inflation
Scenario growth
↑ · 6.0% modelled nominal growth
Take-home

What lands in your account

progressive brackets · 8.8% mid-band
LevelGrossTaxEffectiveNet annualNet monthly
entry zł 72.4K zł 5.1K 7.0% zł 67.3K zł 5.6K
mid zł 111.4K zł 9.8K 8.8% zł 101.6K zł 8.5K
senior zł 183.8K zł 34.8K 18.9% zł 149K zł 12.4K
executive zł 311.8K zł 75.8K 24.3% zł 236K zł 19.7K

Progressive income tax · standard deduction zł 0 · rebate applied . Social contributions and local levies are not included.

Housing costs

What renting costs in Warsaw, Poland

Monthly rent benchmarks · Published averages, medians or typical ranges.

Researching local rent benchmarks. You can keep reading while we check sources.

Housing typePricing basisMonthly rentShare of salary
1 BHK Whole 1-bedroom apartment Unavailable —
2 BHK Whole 2-bedroom apartment Unavailable —
3 BHK Whole 3-bedroom apartment Unavailable —
Independent House Whole 2-bedroom independent house Unavailable —
PG Per person in a shared room Unavailable —

Rent shares use estimated mid-level take-home pay of zł 8,467/month. Each figure keeps its source’s pricing basis and included services. Deposits are separate. Ranges are shown as published, without an invented midpoint. Actual rent varies by neighbourhood and property.

Negotiation

What to ask for

mid-level band
Walk-away
zł 111.4K
median
Target
zł 129.2K
75th percentile
Anchor
zł 135.6K
target + 5%
Script

Based on market data for Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland, the median is zł 111.4K and the 75th percentile is zł 129.2K. I am targeting zł 135.6K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.

Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave

Relocation

Same pay, elsewhere

purchasing-power equivalent
Afghanistan $44.9K equivalent · CoL 100
Albania $44.9K equivalent · CoL 100
Algeria $44.9K equivalent · CoL 100
American Samoa $44.9K equivalent · CoL 100
Andorra $44.9K equivalent · CoL 100
Angola $44.9K equivalent · CoL 100

Equivalent salary needed to keep the same purchasing power, from imported cost-of-living indices and FX. Compare more in the relocation tool.

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Common questions

Data scientists salary in Warsaw, Poland — FAQ

What is the average salary of a Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland?

SpotSalary models a median annual salary of zł 111.4K for a Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland, or about zł 9,281 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from zł 89.1K to zł 129.2K, with a full P10–P90 range of zł 71.6K to zł 154.6K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.

How much does an entry-level Data scientists earn in Warsaw, Poland?

The entry-level band for a Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland centres on zł 72.4K per year (P25–P75: zł 57.9K–zł 84K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.

How much does a senior or executive Data scientists earn in Warsaw, Poland?

The executive band for a Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland has a median of zł 311.8K per year and a P75 of zł 361.7K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.

What is the salary outlook for a Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland?

The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches zł 149K by 2031, about 33.8% above today before inflation and 2.5% per year in real terms after 3.5% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.

What is the take-home pay for a Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland?

After an effective income tax rate of 8.8%, the mid-level Data scientists in Warsaw, Poland takes home about zł 101,606 per year, or zł 8,467 per month. The estimate uses imported national tax brackets and does not include social contributions or local levies.

How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?

Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 68% confidence.

Sources & method

What this benchmark is built on

68% confidence

SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.

Estimated from 4 nearby markets, adjusted for cost of living.

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Method

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