Average Compensation and Benefits Manager Salary in Poland for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Compensation and Benefits Manager salary for 2024 in Poland and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Polish złoty. To keep things simple, we are using the PLN currency code instead of the currency symbol zł.

How Much Does a Compensation and Benefits Manager Make in Poland?

A Compensation and Benefits Manager working in Poland will typically earn around 117,100 PLN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 61,180 PLN to the highest average salary of 176,800 PLN.

Average Annual Salary
117,100 PLN
Average Monthly Salary
9,758 PLN

Lowest Annual Salary
61,180 PLN
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,098 PLN

Highest Annual Salary
176,800 PLN
Highest Monthly Salary
14,733 PLN

These are average salaries for a Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Compensation and Benefits Manager to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Compensation and Benefits Manager salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Compensation and Benefits Manager Salaries in Poland

So we've looked at the average salaries a Compensation and Benefits Manager will earn in Poland. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Compensation and Benefits Manager can earn between 61,180 PLN and 176,800 PLN on average in Poland. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland is 111,240 PLN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 111,240 PLN, and 50% of the population earn more than 111,240 PLN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Compensation and Benefits Manager salary in Poland, 25% of the population are earning less than 75,980 PLN while 75% of the population earn more than 75,980 PLN.

75% of the population earn less than 139,100 PLN, and 25% of the population earn more than 139,100 PLN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Compensation and Benefits Manager Salary by Experience Level in Poland

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average compensation and benefits manager salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 69,240 PLN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Compensation and Benefits Manager salary would increase to 93,120 PLN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager, the average salary would be 116,780 PLN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 142,300 PLN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Compensation and Benefits Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 158,700 PLN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Compensation and Benefits Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 164,200 PLN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
69,240 PLN
2-5 Years +34%
93,120 PLN
5-10 Years +30%
116,780 PLN
10-15 Years +21%
142,300 PLN
15-20 Years +9%
158,700 PLN
20+ Years +5%
164,200 PLN

Compensation and Benefits Manager Salary by Education Level in Poland

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 96,600 PLN.

  • Master's Degree. A Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 134,600 PLN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
96,600 PLN
Master's Degree +39%
134,600 PLN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Poland is around 37,800 to 113,000 PLN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Compensation and Benefits Manager Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Poland, a male compensation and benefits manager will earn an average of 118,060 PLN, while a female compensation and benefits manager will earn around 112,620 PLN.

This means that a male compensation and benefits manager earns approximately 5% more than a female compensation and benefits manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Poland

Male
118,060 PLN
Female -5%
112,620 PLN

Compensation and Benefits Manager Average Pay Raise in Poland

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland is around 11% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Poland is around 8% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Poland for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Poland.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Compensation and Benefits Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Poland

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Compensation and Benefits Manager is a high bonus based job, with 78% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

22% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
78%
No Bonus
22%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Poland earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
93,780 PLN
Private Sector -9%
85,700 PLN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Compensation and Benefits Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Compensation and Benefits Manager in Poland.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 52,880 PLN
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 71,700 PLN
Benefits Manager Human Resources 116,540 PLN
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 67,900 PLN
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 138,800 PLN
Chief People Officer Human Resources 142,300 PLN
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 65,080 PLN
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 47,720 PLN
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 67,900 PLN
Compensation Manager Human Resources 108,300 PLN
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 143,200 PLN
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 100,580 PLN
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 68,320 PLN
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 143,200 PLN
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 77,340 PLN
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 103,440 PLN
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 43,520 PLN
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 97,260 PLN
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 92,900 PLN
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 93,280 PLN
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 87,880 PLN
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 73,880 PLN
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 89,340 PLN
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 98,960 PLN
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 102,960 PLN
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 67,300 PLN
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 95,980 PLN
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 98,820 PLN
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 96,600 PLN
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 69,040 PLN
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 48,820 PLN
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 66,820 PLN
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 41,480 PLN
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 59,380 PLN
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 62,060 PLN
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 89,120 PLN
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 66,680 PLN
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 138,800 PLN
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 99,560 PLN
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 98,000 PLN
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 63,400 PLN
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 124,400 PLN
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 127,700 PLN
Headhunter Human Resources 96,980 PLN
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 54,560 PLN
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 49,700 PLN
HRIS Manager Human Resources 78,120 PLN
HRIS Officer Human Resources 45,580 PLN
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 48,940 PLN
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 54,180 PLN
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 40,420 PLN
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 58,200 PLN
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 63,380 PLN
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 92,500 PLN
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 80,520 PLN
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 52,820 PLN
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 36,160 PLN
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 105,300 PLN
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 37,620 PLN
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 103,580 PLN
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 42,320 PLN
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 80,520 PLN
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 102,460 PLN
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 127,700 PLN
Human Resources Director Human Resources 148,300 PLN
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 97,460 PLN
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 69,040 PLN
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 129,000 PLN
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 51,100 PLN
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 91,840 PLN
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 53,320 PLN
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 87,060 PLN
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 116,780 PLN
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 67,800 PLN
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 50,980 PLN
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 96,340 PLN
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 134,600 PLN
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 115,380 PLN
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 92,500 PLN
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 116,420 PLN
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 112,620 PLN
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 53,120 PLN
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 116,540 PLN
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 50,620 PLN
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 106,780 PLN
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 113,700 PLN
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 64,300 PLN
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 45,620 PLN
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 57,800 PLN
People Development Officer Human Resources 67,320 PLN
Personnel Officer Human Resources 37,380 PLN
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 99,920 PLN
Records Clerk Human Resources 35,000 PLN
Records Manager Human Resources 55,820 PLN
Recruiter Human Resources 100,140 PLN
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 50,560 PLN
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 125,100 PLN
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 95,620 PLN
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 52,540 PLN
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 78,160 PLN
Research Associate Human Resources 48,140 PLN
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 94,940 PLN
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 130,400 PLN
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 75,500 PLN
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 59,940 PLN
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 59,480 PLN
Training Administrator Human Resources 56,100 PLN
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 119,560 PLN
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 94,380 PLN
Training Executive Human Resources 105,880 PLN
Training Manager Human Resources 119,700 PLN
Training Officer Human Resources 44,780 PLN
Training Specialist Human Resources 74,300 PLN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Poland, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Gdansk 115,560 PLN
Katowice 96,560 PLN
Krakow 127,700 PLN
Lublin 105,800 PLN
Poznan 109,460 PLN
Szczecin 107,680 PLN
Warsaw 123,400 PLN
Wroclaw 118,380 PLN

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