Average Head of Retail Salary in Poland for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Head of Retail 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 Head of Retail Make in Poland?

A Head of Retail working in Poland will typically earn around 124,400 PLN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 61,180 PLN to the highest average salary of 196,800 PLN.

Average Annual Salary
124,400 PLN
Average Monthly Salary
10,366 PLN

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

Highest Annual Salary
196,800 PLN
Highest Monthly Salary
16,400 PLN

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

Head of Retail 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 Head of Retail Salaries in Poland

So we've looked at the average salaries a Head of Retail will earn in Poland. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Head of Retail can earn between 61,180 PLN and 196,800 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 Head of Retail in Poland is 128,500 PLN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 128,500 PLN, and 50% of the population earn more than 128,500 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 Head of Retail salary in Poland, 25% of the population are earning less than 84,740 PLN while 75% of the population earn more than 84,740 PLN.

75% of the population earn less than 169,000 PLN, and 25% of the population earn more than 169,000 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.

Head of Retail 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 head of retail 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 Head of Retail in Poland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 69,180 PLN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Head of Retail salary would increase to 97,460 PLN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Head of Retail, the average salary would be 128,900 PLN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 159,500 PLN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Head of Retail with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 172,200 PLN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Head of Retail with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 187,300 PLN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
69,180 PLN
2-5 Years +42%
97,460 PLN
5-10 Years +31%
128,900 PLN
10-15 Years +23%
159,500 PLN
15-20 Years +6%
172,200 PLN
20+ Years +10%
187,300 PLN

Head of Retail 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 Head of Retail in Poland based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Head of Retail in Poland with a high school education can earn an average salary of 86,420 PLN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Head of Retail in Poland with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 101,900 PLN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Head of Retail in Poland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 148,300 PLN.

  • Master's Degree. A Head of Retail in Poland with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 181,600 PLN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
86,420 PLN
Certificate or Diploma +16%
101,900 PLN
Bachelor's Degree +46%
148,300 PLN
Master's Degree +23%
181,600 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.

Head of Retail 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 head of retail will earn an average of 129,000 PLN, while a female head of retail will earn around 123,400 PLN.

This means that a male head of retail earns approximately 5% more than a female head of retail for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Poland

Male
129,000 PLN
Female -5%
123,400 PLN

Head of Retail 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 Head of Retail in Poland is around 12% every 17 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 = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Head of Retail in Poland can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Head of Retail 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 Head of Retail is a high bonus based job, with 82% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

18% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
82%
No Bonus
18%

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 Head of Retail

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Head of Retail in Poland.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 99,920 PLN
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 58,200 PLN
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 102,960 PLN
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 PLN
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 PLN
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 60,180 PLN
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 72,180 PLN
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 84,040 PLN
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 112,280 PLN
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,320 PLN
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 31,520 PLN
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 72,360 PLN
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 138,800 PLN
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 129,000 PLN
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 103,440 PLN
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,660 PLN
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 100,140 PLN
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 164,200 PLN
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 117,860 PLN
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 87,640 PLN
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 113,840 PLN
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 108,340 PLN
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 97,640 PLN
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 69,720 PLN
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 48,340 PLN
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 200,000 PLN
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 65,920 PLN
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 139,100 PLN
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 64,200 PLN
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 56,880 PLN
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 83,760 PLN
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 62,460 PLN
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 89,120 PLN
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 62,420 PLN
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 105,940 PLN
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 102,380 PLN
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 99,340 PLN
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 85,460 PLN
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 82,200 PLN
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 69,540 PLN
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 143,200 PLN
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 119,900 PLN
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 183,600 PLN
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 71,660 PLN
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 61,460 PLN
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 109,460 PLN
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 112,460 PLN
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 114,000 PLN
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 159,400 PLN
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 60,400 PLN
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 187,500 PLN
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 192,600 PLN
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 119,900 PLN
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 45,200 PLN
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 104,600 PLN
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 80,580 PLN
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 61,620 PLN
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 56,100 PLN
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 105,440 PLN
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 57,440 PLN
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 105,940 PLN
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 123,400 PLN
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 PLN
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 139,100 PLN
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 104,060 PLN
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 44,180 PLN
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 59,000 PLN
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 78,260 PLN
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 61,460 PLN
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 69,040 PLN
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 PLN
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 65,080 PLN
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 109,000 PLN
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 PLN
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 56,460 PLN
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 93,340 PLN
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,960 PLN
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 60,480 PLN
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 51,340 PLN
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 84,180 PLN
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 88,020 PLN
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 40,640 PLN
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 95,720 PLN
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 86,640 PLN
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 99,280 PLN
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,340 PLN
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 45,200 PLN
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,560 PLN
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 69,060 PLN
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 105,300 PLN
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,000 PLN
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 83,760 PLN
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 95,420 PLN
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 88,600 PLN
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 137,400 PLN
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 50,660 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 125,700 PLN
Katowice 119,560 PLN
Krakow 142,300 PLN
Lublin 116,540 PLN
Poznan 125,100 PLN
Szczecin 119,560 PLN
Warsaw 138,800 PLN
Wroclaw 136,100 PLN

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