Poland offers thousands of job opportunities for foreigners every year, especially in manufacturing, logistics, construction, hospitality and IT.
Before accepting a job offer, always make sure the employer is legitimate and never pay money to receive a job.
π Best Websites to Find a Job
- Pracuj.pl
- OLX.pl
- Praca.pl
- Indeed
- LinkedIn Jobs
- RocketJobs for IT
π€ Recruitment Agencies
Many foreigners find jobs through licensed recruitment agencies.
A legal agency may help you with:
- Finding a job
- Preparing documents
- Applying for a work permit
- Arranging accommodation
- Organizing your arrival in Poland
Before signing any agreement, make sure the agency is officially registered.
β Popular Recruitment Agencies in Poland:
Search for recruitment agencies in your home country.
π· Popular Jobs for Foreigners
Common positions include:
- Warehouse worker (26-33 PLN brutto/hour, 8-10 hours/day, 5 days a week)
- Construction worker (20-32 PLN brutto/hour, 8-10 hours/day, 5 days a week)
- Taxi Uber/Bolt Driver (15-50 PLN brutto/hour)
- Cleaner (22-33 PLN brutto/hour, 8-10 hours/day, 5 days a week)
- Hotel staff (20-33 PLN brutto/hour, 8-10 hours/day, 5 days a week)
- Farm worker (26-33 PLN brutto/hour, 8-12 hours/day, 5 days a week)
- IT Specialist (33-200 PLN brutto/hour, 8 hours/day, 5 days a week)
Knowledge of Polish is not always required for entry-level jobs.
π¨ How to Avoid Job Scams
Be careful if someone:
- Asks you to pay money to get a job
- Requests payment for a work permit
- Promises a visa in exchange for money
- Refuses to provide a written contract
- Asks you to transfer money through cryptocurrency
- Offers unrealistically high salaries for simple work
- Refuses to provide the company name or address
- Communicates only through social media
In Poland, the employer usually pays for obtaining a work permit or the amount is deducted from the first salary.
βDo not start work until you have signed the contract and do not hand over your passport to employer or anyone else.
π Accommodation
Some employers provide accommodation.
Before accepting it, ask:
- How much it costs
- Whether utilities are included
- How many people share the room
- How far it is from the workplace
Request photos and the exact address before arriving.
π Employment Contracts
The most common contracts are:
- Umowa o pracΔ
- Umowa zlecenie
- Umowa o dzieΕo
Each contract provides different rights, tax rules and social insurance coverage.
π Umowa o pracΔ
This is the standard employment contract and provides the strongest legal protection.
- Full employee rights
- Paid annual leave
- Paid sick leave
- Maternity and parental leave
- Full ZUS social insurance
- Health insurance (NFZ)
- Pension contributions
- Notice period before dismissal
- Minimum wage protection
This contract is the best option for people planning a long-term stay in Poland.
π€ Umowa zlecenie
This is a civil-law contract commonly used for flexible or temporary work.
- No guaranteed paid annual leave
- Sick pay only if voluntary sickness insurance is paid
- ZUS contributions usually apply
- Health insurance included if you’re not studying
- Flexible working hours
- You can terminate at any moment
This contract is widely used for:
- Warehouse jobs
- Delivery services
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Seasonal work
π Umowa o dzieΕo
This contract is used when a person is hired to produce a specific result or complete a defined project.
Examples include:
- Graphic design
- Software development
- Photography
- Writing
- Translation
- Creating a website
Main Features
- Payment for the completed result, not for working hours
- No paid leave
- No paid sick leave
- No ZUS contributions
- No NFZ health insurance
- Usually higher net income because fewer contributions are deducted
This contract is not suitable for regular full-time employment.
π Comparison
| Feature | Umowa o pracΔ | Umowa zlecenie | Umowa o dzieΕo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid annual leave | β | β | β |
| Paid sick leave | β | Optional | β |
| Health insurance (NFZ) | β | Usually | β |
| Pension contributions | β | Usually | Usually no |
| ZUS contributions | β | Usually | Usually no |
| Minimum wage protection | β | β | β |
| Notice period | β | Usually agreed in contract | Usually agreed in contract |
| Best for long-term work | β | β οΈ | β |
β οΈ Warning Signs
Leave immediately if an employer:
- Keeps your passport
- Refuses to sign a contract
- Forces you to work without pay
- Threatens you with deportation
- Prevents you from leaving your accommodation
- Pays significantly less than agreed
- Refuses to register your employment
If you believe you are being exploited, contact the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) or the Police as soon as possible.