The Polish IT job market is among the fastest-growing in Europe, attracting both international corporations and domestic tech companies. Today, Poland is home to over 400,000 IT professionals (with around 80,000 new IT graduates entering the workforce each year). The demand for their skills continues to grow along with the global digital transformation of the economy. Below is a broad overview of IT employers in Poland – from global tech giants and the public sector to finance, startups, software houses, and freelancers. We also look at regional market specifics (Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Tricity, Poznań), popular technologies, and the latest salary and employment statistics.
Major Technology Corporations in Poland
Many international corporations have established a strong presence in Poland. Global technology leaders such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, IBM, Nokia, and Samsung all operate R&D centers, business units, or regional offices here. For example, Google and Microsoft have offices in Warsaw, Intel and Amazon in Gdańsk (Tricity), IBM and Motorola run development centers in Kraków, while Nokia and Credit Suisse have large IT branches in Wrocław. The presence of these giants confirms Poland’s capability to handle large, innovative technology projects.
Beyond pure tech companies, numerous global financial and consulting firms (such as investment banks and outsourcing companies like Capgemini or Accenture) also maintain significant IT divisions in Poland. Moreover, industrial and automotive corporations – including ABB and Bosch – develop software solutions locally, further strengthening Poland’s role as a European IT hub.
At the same time, Poland has produced its own IT champions. The largest domestic tech companies include Asseco Poland and Comarch – both publicly listed and operating since the 1990s. Asseco Poland, together with its subsidiaries, achieved revenues of around PLN 17.13 billion in 2024, making it the largest Polish IT provider. Comarch, another major player, reported revenues of about PLN 1.9 billion, specializing in business and public administration systems.
In the entertainment software segment, CD Projekt RED, the world-famous game studio, stands out with 2024 revenues of about PLN 985 million. Allegro, the leading Polish e-commerce platform, is also a significant IT employer, as are telecom operators Orange Polska and Play, which employ large developer and engineering teams despite being primarily telecommunications providers. It’s also worth noting that Poland’s top IT companies include not only software developers but also hardware and IT solution distributors (e.g., AB, Exclusive Networks) – though their business is more sales-oriented than programming-focused.
Public Sector, Finance, and Research Institutions
IT professionals in Poland also find employment beyond the private tech sector – in public administration, banking, and academia. Government agencies and public institutions are heavily investing in e-administration. The Central IT Center (COI), for instance, manages key national systems and generated over PLN 500 million in revenue in 2024, highlighting the scale of IT investment in the public sector. Many ministries, regional offices, and municipalities employ their own IT teams to maintain systems like ePUAP or local citizen databases.
The healthcare system is also becoming increasingly digitalized – with projects like e-prescriptions and the Internet Patient Account – creating jobs for developers and administrators in public institutions and private firms implementing these systems.
The banking and financial sector is another massive employer for IT specialists. Major banks in Poland (PKO BP, Pekao SA, Santander, mBank, ING, and others) hire hundreds or even thousands of software engineers, data analysts, and cybersecurity administrators. The financial industry has long been investing in advanced technologies – from mobile banking and fintech solutions to blockchain and security systems – driving demand for Java and .NET developers, database specialists, and cybersecurity experts. Insurance and telecom companies also maintain extensive IT departments handling transactional and network systems.
The academic and research environment likewise plays an important role. Universities, especially technical and polytechnic institutions, need IT professionals to maintain infrastructure (networks, servers, internal systems) and to participate in R&D projects. High-performance computing centers (HPC) such as the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) and the AGH Cyfronet Academic Computer Center employ teams working on scientific software and cloud services for research. Research institutes like the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences and NASK PIB carry out projects in AI, cybersecurity, and IoT, also employing programmers and researchers with IT skills.
Although salaries in the public and academic sectors tend to be lower than in corporations, these workplaces often offer job stability and the opportunity to contribute to socially significant projects.
Small and Medium IT Companies – Software Houses and Startups
Alongside large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in Poland’s IT landscape. The country is well-known for its numerous software houses – companies providing custom software development services, often for international clients. These firms, employing from a few to several hundred people, are spread across Poland – from major cities to smaller towns. Many specialize in specific technologies or industries, such as mobile apps, e-commerce systems, or developer outsourcing.
Notable examples include Netguru (Poznań, specializing in web and mobile projects), STX Next (Poznań – Europe’s largest Python-focused software house), and 10Clouds (Warsaw). These companies attract developers with a more relaxed work atmosphere than corporations and the opportunity to participate in diverse international projects.
Poland’s startup ecosystem has also been expanding rapidly. Over the last decade, the country has become a Central and Eastern European leader in both the number and valuation of startups – estimated at around €58 billion in 2024. Poland also boasts the region’s highest number of “unicorns” (startups valued at over USD 1 billion).
Successful Polish tech startups include DocPlanner (ZnanyLekarz) – a medical appointment booking platform, Booksy (appointments for salons and services), Brainly (education platform), Infermedica (AI-driven medical diagnostics), and VistaGen (Blinq) in fintech.
Most Polish startups remain relatively small (according to the Startup Poland report, only ~4% employ more than 50 people), but they make up a vibrant segment of the IT job market – offering innovative projects, stock options (ESOPs), and creative work environments for developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers. In addition, university spin-offs and tech incubator startups (e.g., in Poznań, Kraków, and Gdańsk) continue to generate new opportunities for software engineers.
Micro IT businesses – one-person or small boutique studios – also form a substantial part of the industry. Many specialists work as subcontractors for larger firms or create niche software products under their own brand. Thanks to global distribution platforms and the rise of remote work, even very small Polish tech companies can now serve international clients, competing effectively on quality and cost.
reelancing and Contract Work in IT
An increasing number of Polish IT professionals are choosing alternative work models instead of traditional employment contracts – primarily B2B contracts and freelancing. In the IT industry, self-employment and providing services as an external contractor have become standard practice. This trend has intensified in recent years – data from early 2025 show that the number of job postings for IT specialists on B2B contracts is now nearly twice as high as those for regular employment (in March 2025, there were 8,081 B2B offers compared to 4,065 full-time offers on the justjoin.it portal). Companies eagerly adopt the B2B model and hire freelancers because it offers flexibility in scaling teams and optimizing costs – in fact, corporate budgets for cooperation with freelancers in Poland increased by an impressive 51.5% in 2024.
IT specialists themselves also see clear benefits to this arrangement. B2B contracts typically provide more favorable financial terms (including tax advantages such as the IP Box relief) and a higher net income than equivalent full-time salaries. For many developers, the ability to choose projects, work for multiple clients simultaneously, and enjoy flexible hours is equally valuable – all of which freelancing offers.
Studies show that the IT freelance population in Poland is growing – in 2024 their number increased by around 14.4% year over year. Roughly half of them treat freelancing as an additional source of income, but for over 40%, it is their main occupation. Many Polish IT professionals also work remotely for foreign clients, competing on global platforms such as Upwork or Toptal.
On the other hand, a portion of specialists still prefer traditional employment for its sense of security, employee benefits (e.g. paid vacation, healthcare), and clear career progression within company structures. Nevertheless, the overall direction of change in the market is clear – experts predict a continued rise in flexible employment models in IT, driven by the growing popularity of project-based and remote work.
Major IT Hubs in Poland
The IT job market in Poland is concentrated in several key metropolitan areas. The largest numbers of specialists work in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, the Tricity area (Gdańsk–Gdynia–Sopot), and Poznań – together these cities account for over 85% of all IT sector employees in the country. Each region has its own characteristics, with distinct industries and technology focuses.
Warsaw
Warsaw is Poland’s largest IT market – it’s estimated that around 100,000 IT specialists work in the capital and its surroundings. As the country’s main business center, Warsaw attracts international corporations (hosting offices of Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and JP Morgan) as well as the financial sector (most banks and financial institutions base their headquarters and IT divisions here). The capital also stands out for its concentration of telecommunications, media, and e-commerce companies – major IT teams of Orange, T-Mobile, and Allegro operate here (the latter originally from Poznań, but now with substantial tech teams in Warsaw).
The city’s dense business ecosystem translates into a vast diversity of technologies – nearly all major programming languages and specializations can be found here: Java and .NET (common in financial corporations), JavaScript (used by startups and agencies), and Python (popular in data science and machine learning). Warsaw also offers the highest IT salaries in Poland – median pay rates are higher than elsewhere, reflecting stronger demand and higher living costs. The city’s startup scene is thriving too, supported by major accelerators and tech hubs such as Google for Startups Campus, Startup Hub Poland, and numerous coworking spaces hosting the local IT community.
Kraków
Kraków is the second-largest IT hub in Poland, employing around 60,000 specialists. Known for its strong universities (AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Jagiellonian University), the city has long attracted tech investment. Kraków is famous for its numerous R&D centers of international corporations such as IBM, Motorola Solutions, Cisco, ABB, Sabre, Hitachi, and Luxoft. Historically, Kraków was one of the first Polish cities to host outsourcing centers in the early 2000s. Today, it enjoys a solid reputation for providing highly skilled talent, particularly in telecommunications, software engineering, and FinTech.
Motorola Solutions has operated a major R&D center in Kraków since the 1990s, developing advanced communication systems, while Sabre builds travel industry software there. The city also boasts a dynamic startup ecosystem – companies like Brainly and Estimote originated in Kraków. The Kraków Technology Park and university incubators actively support new ventures. The local tech stack is broad, but Java, C/C++, and Python dominate due to corporate and research projects. Kraków is also a strong video game development hub, hosting a CD Projekt Red branch and numerous smaller studios.
IT salaries in Kraków are among the highest in Poland (second only to Warsaw), and the city attracts many international professionals – there’s a visible expat IT community, particularly from Ukraine, Belarus, and EU countries.
Wrocław
Wrocław is another major IT center, employing over 40,000 professionals. Over the past two decades, the capital of Lower Silesia has attracted significant tech investment, becoming one of Poland’s main outsourcing and shared services hubs. Global players like Nokia (large R&D in telecom and 5G) and Credit Suisse (IT center supporting global operations) have major sites here, along with IBM, Dolby, EPAM, UBS, and HPE.
Recently, the startup scene has flourished too – notably Infermedica, an AI-driven healthtech company from Wrocław, has gained international recognition. Strong academic support from Wrocław University of Science and Technology and University of Wrocław delivers around 2,000 ICT graduates annually.
Technologically, Wrocław is strong in embedded systems and telecommunications (thanks to Nokia) and financial applications (due to banking centers using Java and SQL). The city also promotes smart city and IoT initiatives and hosts numerous IT events like Wroclove.rb (Ruby) and Boiling Frogs (software engineering). Local government policies encourage IT growth through special economic zones, and the city’s high quality of life helps attract and retain tech talent.
Tricity (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot)
The Tricity area functions as a unified IT labor market, employing about 30,000 IT specialists. Gdańsk stands out for hosting Intel’s major R&D center, developing firmware and engineering tools – one of the company’s largest sites outside the U.S. Amazon also operates a development center in Gdańsk, working on cloud and Alexa technologies. Other companies with offices in the region include Dynatrace, Bayer Digital, Fujitsu, and LPP (e-commerce).
The region’s strategic location and access to ports support logistics and maritime software industries. The Pomeranian Special Economic Zone and Gdańsk Science and Technology Park host many smaller firms and startups, such as EduSlip (edtech) and Solwit (software services).
Tricity is particularly strong in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), embedded systems, and game development (CD Projekt’s Digital Scapes division and other studios). Although smaller than Warsaw or Kraków, Tricity offers competitive salaries and an excellent coastal lifestyle, making it attractive for relocation.
Poznań
Though smaller, Poznań is an important IT hub with about 25,000 professionals. The city’s entrepreneurial culture and strong commerce sector support a vibrant e-commerce and finance scene. It’s the birthplace of Allegro, which developed one of Poland’s largest development teams. Global firms such as Sabre, Roche IT, Egnyte, and Capgemini also operate here.
The Poznań Science and Technology Park supports startups and spin-offs from Poznań University of Technology and Adam Mickiewicz University. The local IT community is active, with popular meetups like Pyra.js, Poznań Java User Group, and conferences such as PolyConf and GeeCON attracting international participants.
Poznań also has a thriving gaming scene (Techland has part of its teams here). Technologically, the city mirrors national trends – many jobs involve Java, .NET, PHP, and JavaScript. Poznań offers lower living costs while maintaining competitive IT salaries, appealing to those seeking a balance between income and expenses. It’s often listed among Poland’s “hidden gems” for IT, with strong cooperation between local authorities and the tech industry through internships and job fairs.
(Other growing centers include Katowice (~34,000 specialists, hosting Capgemini and IBM) and Łódź, where telecom and BPO sectors are expanding. Still, Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Tricity, and Poznań remain Poland’s core IT hubs.)
Popular Technologies and IT Specializations
Technologies in the IT industry continue to evolve, but in Poland, one can clearly see a mix of established stacks and emerging trends. Java, JavaScript, and Python remain the most in-demand programming languages. In recent years, Python has led global rankings – in the TIOBE Index (May 2025) it ranked #1 with a 25.35% share, ahead of C++, C, Java, C#, and JavaScript. Its popularity stems from versatility and a rich ecosystem, especially in data analysis, machine learning (ML), and automation. In Poland, Python developers are in high demand in AI, data analytics (e.g. banking), and web development (Django, Flask).
Java and .NET (C#) remain the backbone of large corporate systems. In enterprise, banking, finance, and telecommunications, demand for experienced backend developers is constant. Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies use Java for mission-critical systems – a trend mirrored in Poland. Backend developers are the largest group in the IT workforce: in 2024, one in five job ads targeted backend roles, and all programming positions combined (backend + frontend + full-stack) made up about 36.6% of the IT market. This share is slightly lower than a few years ago due to the rise of other IT roles.
JavaScript dominates the frontend – the core language of web applications. Developers skilled in React, Angular, or Vue remain in demand, though in 2024 the number of frontend job offers dropped by around 20% year over year, and competition surged (on average 149 candidates per opening). Still, JS remains foundational across modern software – from web and mobile apps (via React Native) to desktop applications.
Beyond software developers, other IT specializations are growing rapidly. The data analytics, AI, and machine learning segments have seen the fastest rise – in 2024, job postings in the AI/ML category nearly doubled, marking the highest growth rate of all specializations. Although AI roles currently make up only about 3% of all listings, their absolute number has surpassed 1,000 and continues to grow. Employers seek data scientists, ML engineers, NLP and computer vision experts, and AI business integration specialists. Data engineers have become key players as big data volumes expand.
Another area with tremendous demand is cloud computing and DevOps. With more companies migrating to AWS, Azure, and GCP, Cloud Engineers, DevOps, and SRE professionals are among the most sought after. By 2027, 80% of firms are expected to outsource DevOps services (up from 25% in 2023). In Poland alone, 2024 saw thousands of job offers requiring cloud expertise – in Q2 alone, there were over 7,656 listings mentioning Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Infrastructure specialists – system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity experts – remain vital as well. The ongoing digitalization wave has boosted the importance of IT security – in 2024, the Security category saw a 39% year-over-year increase in job postings. Companies are looking for security administrators, SOC analysts, pentesters, and data protection experts.
Meanwhile, product management roles are expanding too – demand for** Product Owners and Product Managers** grew double-digit in 2024 as tech firms mature and need people combining business and technical skills.
In summary, Poland’s IT job market is becoming increasingly diverse technologically. Alongside mainstream programming roles, new niches in AI, data analytics, DevOps, security, game development, and UX design are gaining prominence. For candidates, this means broader career paths; for employers – the growing challenge of competing for talent beyond the traditional developer pool.
Salaries and the IT Job Market Situation
Salaries in Poland’s IT sector rank among the highest in the labor market and continue to grow, though the pace of growth has recently slowed. As of mid-2024, the average salary for a programmer was around PLN 16,935 gross under an employment contract, and PLN 20,815 net (“take-home”) under a B2B contract. Naturally, these figures vary by experience level, technology, and location. Junior developers at entry level can expect around PLN 8,000–12,000 gross per month, while experienced senior developers with several years of experience often earn PLN 15,000–20,000 gross, and in niche or managerial roles (e.g., system architects, security experts) salaries may reach PLN 25,000–30,000 gross per month. The best-paid specializations currently include IT architecture, cybersecurity, Big Data, data science, and ERP consulting (SAP) – all roles requiring unique expertise and experience.
It is worth noting that pay levels vary geographically – in metropolitan areas such as Warsaw, Kraków, or Wrocław, salary ranges are typically higher than in smaller cities. For instance, a senior developer in Warsaw can receive an offer several thousand zlotys higher than a counterpart in Łódź or Lublin, due to higher living costs and stronger competition for talent in the capital. At the same time, remote work and companies’ openness to hiring outside their headquarters have partially equalized these differences – specialists from other regions can now negotiate rates close to Warsaw levels if they possess in-demand skills.
Employment dynamics in IT have fluctuated in recent years. After a period of strong growth (up to around 2021–2022), 2023 brought a slowdown – fewer new projects were launched, companies adopted a more cautious recruitment approach, and candidates faced more competition. However, 2024 saw stabilization and signs of recovery. The total number of job postings remained nearly the same as the year before (only 2.6% fewer than in 2023), and by the end of the year, the market had clearly picked up – in Q4 2024, there were 22% more job offers than a year earlier. Salary growth, while still positive, slowed down – the double-digit wage jumps of previous years ended, and some specializations even saw a slight downward correction (particularly in the upper B2B brackets for frontend, mobile, or DevOps roles). Overall, pay levels in IT either increased modestly or remained stable, suggesting that the market is moving toward equilibrium after a period of rapid raises.
Demand for IT specialists remains high – but so does the supply of candidates. On average in 2024, 44 people applied for each IT job posting, compared to 40 the previous year. Competition is especially strong for junior roles and popular frontend technologies – as noted earlier, some frontend listings attract hundreds of CVs. Meanwhile, in fields such as AI or cybersecurity, it remains an employee’s market – the number of job offers exceeds the number of available experts, driving fierce competition among employers and pushing salaries upward in those niches.
Despite short-term fluctuations, employment prospects in IT remain very strong. According to market surveys, over half of IT companies entering 2025 declared plans to increase hiring, while fewer than 8% expected a downturn. Around 70% of companies also reported raising salaries in 2024 to retain key employees. The Polish IT industry still suffers from a shortage of experienced specialists in several fields, and new investments – such as foreign R&D centers or the expansion of Polish product companies – continue to create new jobs. Importantly, Polish IT professionals are increasingly engaged in international projects without leaving the country – remote work enables global firms to contract Polish talent, which further intensifies competition on the local market.
Summary Poland offers IT professionals a wide range of career opportunities – from corporate employment to freelance work, and from Warsaw to smaller cities. The market is maturing and becoming more technologically diverse. Despite the temporary slowdown in 2023, the IT sector has regained momentum, and specialists with in-demand skills can count on attractive employment conditions. For employers, this means the need to compete not only on pay but also on employee development and workplace culture, as talented professionals in the fast-moving IT industry have many paths to choose from. The Polish IT sector remains one of the pillars of the modern economy, and its further growth will largely depend on the availability of qualified talent and the ability to leverage global technology trends.
Sources The statistics and information presented in this article come from current industry reports and market data, including the No Fluff Jobs IT Market Report 2024, inhire.io analyses, reports from IT communities (Bulldogjob, JustJoinIT), consulting firms (Motife, Square One Resources), and news portals. All figures reflect the situation as of late 2024 to early 2025, providing an up-to-date overview of Poland’s IT job market.