Unemployment benefits will increase in Poland starting June 1
In Poland, unemployment benefits will officially increase starting June 1, 2026, and the updated rates will remain in effect until the end of May 2027. The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy decides on changes to these benefits annually, taking inflation rates into account. Those with the longest work history will receive the highest amounts.
This was reported by the Polish publication WNP. To receive financial support, which is paid by district labor offices, citizens must first register with the relevant authority, having at least 365 days of work experience over the past 18 months.
The amount of the monthly benefit will depend on total work experience:
For individuals with 5 to 20 years of work experience: during the first three months (90 days), the payment will be 1,783.90 PLN gross (approximately 21,050 UAH) instead of the previous 1,721.90 PLN. After this period ends, the amount will decrease to 1,400.90 PLN (16,530 UAH) instead of the current 1,352.20 PLN.
For individuals with more than 20 years of work experience: during the first 90 days, the amount will be 2,140.68 PLN gross (approximately 25,260 UAH) instead of the current 2,066.30 PLN. Thereafter, the payment will amount to 1,681.06 PLN (19,836 UAH) instead of the previous 1,622.60 PLN.
It is also noted that thanks to reforms that took effect in June 2025, Poland has abolished the requirement for the unemployed to register exclusively at their place of permanent residence and the requirement to visit the employment center in person every 30 days. In addition, service staff now develop an individual action plan for each client, and individuals with less than five years of work experience began receiving full benefits instead of the previous 80%. According to official statistics from the agency, at the end of April 2026, the registered unemployment rate in the country stood at 6%, representing 935,800 registered individuals.
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