Income tax in Poland (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Poland runs from 12% to 36%. On a PLN 100,000 salary you take home PLN 72,129 a year, PLN 6,011 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 36%
- Lowest rate
- 12%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 23%
- Capital gains
- 19%
The 2026 bands, in Polish Zloty
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| PLN 0 to PLN 120,000 | 12% |
| over PLN 120,000 | 32% |
These are the national bands. The top rate of 36% also counts surcharges and regional or local income taxes.
Take-home pay by salary
PLN 40,000: PLN 31,228 take-home (21.9% total tax)PLN 45,000: PLN 34,635 take-home (23% total tax)PLN 50,000: PLN 38,045 take-home (23.9% total tax)PLN 60,000: PLN 44,861 take-home (25.2% total tax)PLN 70,000: PLN 51,679 take-home (26.2% total tax)PLN 80,000: PLN 58,495 take-home (26.9% total tax)PLN 90,000: PLN 65,313 take-home (27.4% total tax)PLN 100,000: PLN 72,129 take-home (27.9% total tax)PLN 120,000: PLN 85,763 take-home (28.5% total tax)PLN 150,000: PLN 104,927 take-home (30% total tax)PLN 200,000: PLN 130,382 take-home (34.8% total tax)PLN 250,000: PLN 155,838 take-home (37.7% total tax)PLN 300,000: PLN 182,449 take-home (39.2% total tax)PLN 400,000: PLN 240,004 take-home (40% total tax)PLN 500,000: PLN 297,558 take-home (40.5% total tax)
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Cost of living in Poland
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Poland?
Income tax in Poland runs from 12% to 36%, in 2 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Poland?
No — Poland has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on PLN 100,000 in Poland?
On PLN 100,000 in Poland you take home PLN 72,129 a year — PLN 6,011 a month.
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details