Polish sick pay calculator 2026
Enter your gross monthly salary in złoty and the number of sick-leave days to see how much the employer pays and how much Poland's ZUS pays.
Total: PLN 5,522.70
Daily assessment base (DVZ): PLN 230.11
Number of days: 30
| Employer | |
|---|---|
| Sick wage (employer) | PLN 5,522.70 |
| Total | PLN 5,522.70 |
This is an indicative calculation. The assessment basis is simplified here as the entered salary minus 13.71%; in reality it is based on the average of the previous 12 months and may include components the calculator does not know about. It does not replace a ruling from ZUS or professional payroll advice.
How Polish sick pay is calculated in 2026
The basis is the assessment basis = average salary reduced by 13.71% (a flat-rate offset for the employee contributions that are not deducted from sickness benefits). The daily basis is always calculated as basis / 30, regardless of the actual number of days in the month.
The standard rate is 80% of the daily basis. A 100% rate applies to incapacity during pregnancy, an accident on the way to or from work, and blood or tissue donation — select the 100% rate toggle in those cases.
The first 33 calendar days of incapacity per year (only 14 days for an employee aged 50 or over) are paid by the employer as sick wage. After this period, Poland's ZUS takes over payment as sickness allowance — the rate stays the same, only the payer changes.
The sickness-allowance support period lasts a maximum of 182 days (longer for tuberculosis or incapacity arising during pregnancy).
Examples: gross salary → total benefit for 30 days of sick leave
| Gross monthly salary | Total benefit (30 days) |
|---|---|
| PLN 4,806.00 | PLN 3,317.70 |
| PLN 6,000.00 | PLN 4,141.80 |
| PLN 8,000.00 | PLN 5,522.70 |
| PLN 10,000.00 | PLN 6,903.00 |
| PLN 13,000.00 | PLN 8,974.20 |
| PLN 20,000.00 | PLN 13,806.60 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 80% and 100% rate?
By default, sick pay is calculated at 80% of the daily basis. A 100% rate applies to incapacity during pregnancy, an accident on the way to or from work, and blood or tissue donation.
Who pays the first 33 (or 14) days of sick leave in Poland?
The employer, as sick wage — for the first 33 calendar days per year, or only 14 days for an employee aged 50 or over. After that period, ZUS takes over payment.
How much is sick pay from the Polish minimum wage in 2026?
The minimum wage of PLN 4,806 gives an assessment basis of PLN 4,147.10, a daily benefit (80%) of about PLN 110.59, and around PLN 3,317.70 in total for 30 days.
Is sick pay paid for weekends too?
Yes, it is calculated for calendar days, including weekends and public holidays, not only working days.
How long can sickness allowance be received?
A maximum of 182 days (longer for tuberculosis or incapacity arising during pregnancy).
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Last updated: 18 July 2026