Project manager · Krakow, Poland
Project manager salary in Krakow — typical band and what it buys
Senior project manager (PMP-equivalent) coordinating cross-functional delivery in non-tech or hybrid contexts.
Data signals
What the numbers say
The pay band
A project manager in Krakow typically earns around 278,704 PLN (mid-market), with most offers between 209,028 PLN and 368,287 PLN.
What it nets and supports
After local tax the mid-market figure nets about 16,142 PLN/month — enough to support a premium lifestyle in Krakow.
Versus the New York benchmark
Pay for this role in Krakow runs about 50% of the New York rate before adjusting for cost of living.
Estimated band
Project manager gross salary in Krakow
Local-currency band derived from a $70,000 NYC P50 anchor × 0.50 city multiplier × 3.9815 PLN/USD.
What PLN 278,704 gross buys you in Krakow
Net after Poland's effective payroll deduction, mapped to Mundevo's lifestyle tiers.
Required monthly net at each tier in Krakow
Where the P50 salary lands across Mundevo's four lifestyle tiers.
| Tier | Required net / month | Your P50 net covers it? |
|---|---|---|
| PremiumBest fit | PLN 12,311 | Yes |
| Comfortable | PLN 9,722 | Yes |
| Balanced | PLN 7,889 | Yes |
| Frugal | PLN 6,056 | Yes |
Real market data
What the market actually pays a project manager in Krakow
The average advertised project manager salary in Krakow is PLN200k across 220 live listings — down 1% over the past year (from PLN201k).
Market salary data via Adzuna (2026-07-13). Advertised gross pay from live listings — compare with our modelled band above.
Who this band describes
The project manager archetype here is distinct from product manager — focused on cross-functional delivery, dependency tracking, timeline and budget ownership. Typical: 7+ years, PMP or equivalent credential, comfortable with formal project methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, hybrid).
Construction, infrastructure, professional services, healthcare-IT and large-enterprise IT anchor the band — domains where formal PM credentials matter. Tech-startup contexts increasingly fold PM duties into product management or engineering management, so pure PM roles there are rarer at this level.
Common employer types at this band: Consultancies, Enterprise IT, Construction, Healthcare, Financial services.
Cross-check before negotiation
Mundevo's band is derived, not surveyed. For an offer conversation, anchor on at least one of these.
- PMI salary surveys — PMP-credentialed PM bands by region
- Glassdoor — broad coverage
- LinkedIn Salary Insights — local market triangulation
FAQ
- What is a good project manager salary in Krakow?
- The typical project manager band in Krakow runs 209,028 PLN–368,287 PLN gross per year, with a median around 278,704 PLN. At or above the median is a strong offer — the P50 here supports a premium lifestyle on our cost model.
- How much does a project manager take home after tax in Krakow?
- On the median 278,704 PLN gross, take-home is about 16,142 PLN per month (193,699 PLN/year) after Poland's effective income tax and social security.
- Is 278,704 PLN a good project manager salary in Krakow?
- Yes — it's the local median and covers a premium lifestyle for a single person, with about 31% headroom over that tier's cost.