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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for Poland
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in Poland.
Quick answerIn Poland, with a monthly gross salary of 9,000 PLN and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 1,784 PLN per month, duration 365 days (12 months), maternity or parental pay 6,329 PLN per month, duration 61 weeks (14 months), sick pay for 30 days 6,213 PLN in total, and child benefit for two children 1,600 PLN per month.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in Poland?
With a monthly gross salary of 9,000 PLN and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 1,784 PLN per month, duration 365 days (12 months). From 1 June 2026 it is 1,783.90 PLN gross for the first 90 days and 1,400.90 PLN after that, with 5 to 20 years of work. With less than 5 years you get 80% and with more than 20 years 120%.
How much is maternity or parental pay in Poland?
With a monthly gross salary of 9,000 PLN, it is about 6,329 PLN per month, duration 61 weeks (14 months). You can instead choose 81.5% for the whole period if you apply within 21 days after the birth. The base is your average gross pay of 12 months minus 13.71% social contributions.
How much sick pay do I get in Poland?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 6,213 PLN in total in total. The standard rate is 80% of your average pay of 12 months after social contributions, 70% in hospital and 100% for pregnancy and work accidents.
How much is child benefit in Poland?
For two children the result is 1,600 PLN per month. 800 plus is 800 PLN a month for every child under 18, with no income test.
In Poland unemployment benefit is paid by the county labour office (PUP), maternity and sick pay by ZUS (sick pay first by the employer), and the 800 plus child benefit by ZUS.
Unemployment benefit in Poland
- You need at least 365 days of work in the 18 months before registering, paid at least the minimum wage. The benefit does not depend on your salary.
- From 1 June 2026 it is 1,783.90 PLN gross for the first 90 days and 1,400.90 PLN after that, with 5 to 20 years of work. With less than 5 years you get 80% and with more than 20 years 120%.
- It is paid for 180 days, or 365 days for parents of a child under 18, people over 50 with 20 years of work and some other groups.
Maternity and parental leave in Poland
- Maternity leave lasts 20 weeks for one child and is paid at 100%. Parental leave adds 41 weeks, of which 9 weeks are reserved for each parent, paid at 70%.
- You can instead choose 81.5% for the whole period if you apply within 21 days after the birth. The base is your average gross pay of 12 months minus 13.71% social contributions.
- Fathers get 2 weeks of paternity leave at 100% until the child is 12 months old. Parents without insurance receive 1,000 PLN a month.
Sick pay in Poland
- The employer pays sick pay for the first 33 days a year, or 14 days if you are 50 or older. After that ZUS pays.
- The standard rate is 80% of your average pay of 12 months after social contributions, 70% in hospital and 100% for pregnancy and work accidents.
- Sick pay is paid for up to 182 days, or 270 days for pregnancy and tuberculosis.
Child benefit in Poland
- 800 plus is 800 PLN a month for every child under 18, with no income test.
- It is paid by ZUS and you apply online through PUE ZUS, a bank or mObywatel.
- There are also means-tested family allowances (zasiłek rodzinny) and the aktywny rodzic programme for children aged 12 to 35 months.
Before you apply: five things people often miss
Quitting is not the same as being dismissed
In most countries you get no unemployment benefit, or get it later, if you resign or agree to leave. Before you sign a termination agreement, check what it means for your benefit.
Your insurance record decides everything
Duration and amount depend on how many months you paid contributions and on what salary. Check that your employer reported you correctly before you apply.
Gross, net and taxes
Some benefits are paid gross and are taxed, others are tax free. The calculator shows the amount the rules describe. The money you see in your account can be lower.
Combine benefits the smart way
Sick leave, maternity leave and unemployment usually cannot be paid for the same days. The order in which you claim them can change how much you receive in total.
Examples by salary
Ten years of work, age 35, first child, 30 days of sick leave, 2026 rules.
| Monthly salary | Unemployment | Maternity or parental | Sick pay, 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,400 PLN | 1,784 PLN per month | 3,798 PLN per month | 3,728 PLN |
| 9,000 PLN | 1,784 PLN per month | 6,329 PLN per month | 6,213 PLN |
| 14,400 PLN | 1,784 PLN per month | 10,127 PLN per month | 9,941 PLN |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in Poland?
If you end the contract yourself or agree to a mutual termination without a valid reason, the benefit starts only after 90 days, and under the new 2025 law it may not be paid at all.
Where do I apply in Poland?
Unemployment: register at the county labour office (PUP) or online through praca.gov.pl. Maternity and sick pay: through the employer or ZUS. 800 plus: online through ZUS, a bank or mObywatel.
Is this an official decision?
No. MyBenefitKit is an informational calculator. The institution that pays the benefit decides the exact amount from your full insurance record. Use the result to plan and to check the decision you receive.
Sources and disclaimer
This page is informational. The rules and amounts are based on laws and official publications valid in October 2026 and simplified for the calculator. Individual cases, collective agreements and regional rules can change the result.