With whom and in what sectors do Ukrainians have to compete when looking for a job in Poland?
The labour market in Poland is becoming increasingly competitive among foreign applicants, despite the fact that most of the foreigners employed in this country are Ukrainian citizens. Find out with whom Ukrainians have to compete for jobs and who remains the best employees for Polish employers
Poland remains one of the most popular migration destinations for Ukrainians. The majority of Ukrainian citizens who have moved have already integrated into the labour system of this country, which is confirmed by official data: as of the end of October 2024, 779.3 thousand Ukrainians were employed in the country, which is 66.7% of all employed foreigners.
Most Ukrainians work in the Mazovian Voivodeship - 188.1 thousand people. The majority of workers are aged 30 to 44.
However, the labour market is becoming increasingly competitive. With reference to the analysis of the analytical centre of the international employment agency Gremi Personal, we will tell you who is the main competition for Ukrainians and in which employment sectors this is particularly noticeable.
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Main competitors of Ukrainians in the Polish labour market
According to the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), 1.168 million foreigners are employed in Poland. Ukrainians make up almost 68% of this group. Other nationalities competing with Ukrainians for jobs include:
▪️ Georgians and Belarusians - 7% of employed foreigners each. These are the largest groups competing with Ukrainians.
▪️ Moldovans - 6%.
▪️ Workers from Colombia and Zimbabwe - 3% each.
▪️ Filipinos and Uzbeks - 2% each.
▪️ Representatives of Rwanda and Armenia - 1% each.
Poland is increasingly attracting workers from Asia, Africa and South America. This is due to a decrease in the number of men among Ukrainians, who have traditionally made up the bulk of the workforce. Since March 2022, the share of men among employed Ukrainians has decreased from 60% to 40%, which has stimulated the search for workers from other regions.
Read also: Jobs in Poland for Ukrainians in 2024. Vacancies, salary, conditions.
What jobs are most often offered to Ukrainians in Poland?
Without knowledge of the language:
- Work in logistics warehouses.
- Employment in the agricultural sector.
- Production and processing enterprises.
With knowledge of Polish:
- Work in the service sector (hospitality, maintenance).
- Highly qualified positions (managers, accountants, financiers).
In summer, the number of vacancies in the seasonal sector increases, especially in agriculture.
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Why are Ukrainians still in demand?
Despite the growing competition, Ukrainians remain the preferred employees for Polish employers, as they still enjoy a simplified employment procedure.
Ukrainians also easily adapt to working conditions and quickly learn new tasks.
Salary forecast for Ukrainians in Poland until 2025
Analytical data shows that salaries for Ukrainians, depending on qualifications and language skills, by 2025 will be as follows:
💵Without qualifications and language skills: $1,100-1,400 per month (45-58 thousand UAH).
💵With qualifications and language skills: $3,500-4,000 per month (145-166 thousand UAH).
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