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6. EDITION
ANTAL RESEARCH
SEPTEMBER 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 3
METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................ 4
ARTUR SKIBA
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD ANTAL
AGNIESZKA WJCIK
MARKET RESEARCH MANAGER
10 223 PLN
9 658PLN
(compared to 9658 PLN in Antal Salary Survey 2015)
13 906 PLN
12 460 PLN
(compared to 12 460 PLN in Antal Salary Survey 2015)
LEGAL
We have been observing an interesting trend in the Polish legal services market for some
time now. The loosening of regulations had little impact on the professional and mana-
gerial labour market just a few years ago, but recently we have witnessed growing com-
petition among young lawyers. They are mainly applying for professional positions, with
a very small number seeking managerial jobs. This is caused by a certain irregularity in the
labour market, with elements of both an employer's and candidate's market being present.
The fierce competition is starting to affect more experienced lawyers, which is reflected
by salaries. The best among them earn much more and have access to better benefits.
KONRAD GNIADEK
SENIOR CONSULTANT
HR & LEGAL
Work experience in the same or similar job position Foreign language skills
In the vast majority of cases, employers wish to fill a given position with a candidate who Fluency in English is a basic skill in the legal sector. Each additional foreign language may raise
has experience working a similar job. It is sometimes possible to land a job that is one tier the market value of a candidate. There is a lot happening in the Polish market, therefore em-
higher in the company hierarchy, but that usually happens due to past achievements and ployers are starting to look for candidates who speak foreign languages, especially Western
potential of the candidate. Employers are sporadically willing to consider candidates with European ones. Due to the migration from the East, knowledge of Russian is also a useful skill.
an enormous potential and very unique skills, but no job experience in a similar environ- Moreover, we are observing increasing demand for Chinese and Turkish.
ment or even in the legal sector.
Soft interpersonal skills
The size of the candidate's former companies Lawyers can be divided into those working front office and back office jobs. The latter
The salaries and remuneration structure differ greatly between lawyers working for law seldom come into contact with customers, so soft skills are not crucial in their case. How-
firms and those employed in-house. Law firms have a more rigid system, however the ever, the vast majority of lawyers have to work with people, often becoming the face of
salaries are usually much higher. International firms and corporations pay more than Polish the company, and are responsible for growing the business through promoting and selling
companies. Brand is king in the legal market, therefore candidates who worked for certain services (business development). Therefore, well-developed interpersonal skills are cur-
renowned firms or corporations will be offered higher salaries based on that factor alone. rently one of the most important characteristics of candidates in the legal sector.
There are professionals and managers in the market (often grouped in boutique law firms)
specialising in providing comprehensive services to customers (they are usually called 'gen- Regional characteristics
eralists'). They have a distinct advantage in that they are not constrained by complex and
Warsaw is the centre of the Polish legal services market the biggest law firms and most
(unnecessarily) long procedures, therefore they are flexible and not limited to narrow fields
corporations have their offices in the capital. Other important cities include Krakw, Pozna,
of expertise.
Wrocaw and Tricity.
Corporate layers, with narrow specialisations, are often unable to find common ground
with independent generalists, so their professional experience may, in this sense, prove to
be a hindrance.
Law firms
Legal departments
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
11 981 PLN
10 380 PLN
(compared to 10 380 PLN in Antal Salary Survey 2015)
Work experience in the same or similar job position skills combined with experience gained in the FMCG sector will provide a big advantage to
Employers are currently planning for the long-term, that is why they are looking to hire candidates.
employees who will stay with the company for many years and grow together with it. The technology sector is a bit more restrictive in this regard. A Lack of English skills does not
Professional experience gained in other organizations brings added value mainly because only translate into lower salaries, but may also prevent candidates from being hired altogether.
the orientation period takes shorter, and the risk of the employee making bad business
decisions is lower. Analytical and strategic competences, as well as managerial potential, Professional achievements
all of which are greatly valued in the FMCG sector, are verified mainly by examining the In the case of sales positions, professional achievements in a given job are one of the indica-
professional achievements of prospective candidates. tors of employee engagement and independence, therefore companies place great emphasis
Experience in the same or similar job position in the technology sector means that a given on verifying achievements during job interviews. The more diverse the projects led and the
candidate is familiar with the technologies used and, therefore, will be able to get to know challenges overcome along the way, the more trustworthy the employee and the higher the
the solutions used by the new employer in a shorter timeframe. A degree in technology is chances of the employer hiring him or her.
also important and held in much higher regard than degrees in humanities or economics.
Soft interpersonal skills
The size of the candidate's former companies The most sought after competences in the FMCG sector include communicativeness,
Large multinational FMCG corporations expect candidates to have gained experience in openness, teamwork skills. Both Polish companies and international corporations are
organizations of a similar size, multi-tasking capabilities and the ability to adapt to a multi- searching for individuals who are motivated to succeed and take business risks while re-
cultural workplace. Smaller organizations are learning from the big players, therefore they taining a healthy and compassionate approach to others. Willingness to work in a team to
readily take in individuals who have worked in corporations to make use of their knowledge achieve company goals is especially valued. Similar competences are expected from sales
and experience and implement proven solutions. employees in the technology sector. Such individuals are harder to find, however, because
There is an unwritten rule in the technology sector: the bigger the organization, the higher soft skills are not a given among engineers.
the salaries. One must remember, however, that the size of a company also includes its
reach, thus if a role involves managing sales in a bigger market (e.g. East Central Europe) Regional characteristics
the offered salary will reflect the added responsibility.
Salary discrepancies between various regions of Poland are still present. The Mazowieckie
Voivodeship has the highest salaries in specific positions, therefore employees are ready to re-
Foreign language skills locate to Warsaw to earn more, but also to take advantage of the more numerous professional
The FMCG sector prioritises product development both in Poland and abroad. English is the development opportunities. Wielkopolska and Dolny lsk are two other important regions.
basic tool for communicating in many countries, but employers are also looking for employees Lower salaries are offered in Eastern Poland and in the Maopolska region.
with German to bring in new customers, for example in Western Europe. Foreign language
Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits* Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits*
Senior Key Account Manager 13000 - 18000 2 Sales Engineer 8000 - 16000 2
National Key Account Manager 16000 - 21000 2 Product Manager 8000 - 15000 2
Sales Director - Traditional Trade 17000 - 20000 2 Export Manager 8000 - 15000 2
Sales Director - Modern Trade 18000 - 22000 2 Key Account Manager 10000 - 15000 2
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter. Marketing Director 18000 - 30000 2
Internet/Media/E-commerce
The Internet/Media/E-commerce recruitment market has been undergoing rapid changes
since the start of 2016. We are witnessing a significant increase in the demand for candi-
dates for broadly-defined online positions in companies from various industries. Market-
ing agencies, media houses and e-commerce platforms, which have been in business for
a long time, are all constantly looking for new candidates. High employment dynamics are
also present in the FMCG and pharmaceuticals sectors, as companies require candidates
with online competences to fill newly-created positions. As regards the candidates them-
selves, they are becoming more careful when considering job changes and the companies
that win them over have to offer more than just a high salary. Candidates in the sector
are very focused on personal development and broadening their competences to keep up
with the rapidly-changing online market.
ANNA SARNA
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
ANTAL SALES & MARKETING
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
10 220 PLN
9 419 PLN
(compared to 9419 PLN in Antal Salary Survey 2015)
For the last several months the IT market has continued to be a candidate's market, which
means that the number of available job offers exceeds the supply of suitable candidates.
This contributes to an ongoing increase of salaries in the entire sector. Programmers of
all specialisations are currently in high demand, however Java specialists continue to be
the most sought after by employers. This is mainly due to Java being used in practically all
network applications and having broad open source capabilities. Its popularity will surely
not diminish in the coming years. Salaries of testers, analysts and administrators are grow-
ing at a slower pace.
ALEKSANDRA KUJAWA
BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER
ANTAL IT SERVICES
Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits* Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits*
Presales engineer storage 5000 - 14000 2 Java developer (middle) 6500 - 14000 2
Presales engineer (network/security) 10000 - 20000 2 Java Script developer (middle) 5800 - 14000 2
Product manager 8000 - 13000 2 Java Script developer (senior) 8900 - 16000 2
Key account manager 10000 - 15000 2 C++ developer (middle) 8000 - 13000 2
Senior presales engineer 10000 - 25000 2 C++ developer (senior) 10000 - 17000 2
Business development manager 15000 - 20000 2 Php backend developer (middle) 6000 - 11000 2
Helpdesk 3rd line (middle) 6000 - 13000 2 iOS/Android developer (middle) 7500 - 14000 2
Helpdesk 3rd line (senior) 8000 -17000 2 iOS/Android developer (senior) 12000 - 18000 2
Front-end developer (middle) 5500 - 11000 2 MS Dynamics NAV Consultant/Developer 10000 - 16000 2
.net developer (middle) 5800 - 13000 2 Database administrator (MS/Oracle) 9000 - 12000 3
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits* Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits*
Network administrator 8000 - 14000 3 Security Operations Center Analyst 6000 - 11000 3
Senior Database Administrator (MS/ Manager of Security Operations Center 17000 - 24000 3
10000 - 15000 3
Oracle)
Director of Security Operations Center 17000 - 24000 3
Senior MS System Engineer/ Architect 13000 - 19000 3
11 389 PLN
10 156 PLN
(compared to 10 156 PLN in Antal Salary Survey 2015)
It has been another year of change for the pharmaceutical and medical industries, with
more acquisitions of entire companies and select product ranges. Some companies are
expanding their offerings by introducing innovative therapies, more generic drugs and
constantly searching for foreign-made products that may be introduced in the Polish mar-
ket. Changes in regulations, including the introduction of the Good Distribution Practice
guidelines, also contribute to shifts and transformations within pharmaceutical compa-
nies, therefore experienced wholesalers, who have successfully obtained licences in the
past, are in high demand and their salaries are on the rise. The industry also tries to keep
up with digital solutions, thus the demand for candidates with computer skills is very high
and they may expect very good salaries. We are also witnessing the constant growth of
medical departments, however our clients are often complaining that drawing in candi-
dates with medical degrees is difficult, and individuals with many scientific achievements
to their name are currently very sought after and well paid.
JOANNA KUZIOA
TEAM MANAGER
ANTAL PHARMA & MEDICAL DEVICES
Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits* Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits*
Key Account Manager 8000 - 13000 2 Medical Advisor/ Manager 16000 - 25000 2
National Key Account Manager 15000 - 20000 2 Medical Director 25000 - 35000 2
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
9 025 PLN
8890 PLN
(compared to 8890 PLN in Antal Salary Survey 2015)
In the last year we have witnessed many signs of the finance sector becoming a candi-
date's market, which resulted from a shortage of candidates with competences needed by
employers. The law of supply and demand required employers to compete over the best
employees, which resulted in higher salaries being offered to prospective candidates. The
ongoing rapid growth of SSCs/BPO centres, which handle increasingly more complex fi-
nance processes, including controlling, taxes and reporting, as well as the good economic
outlook that results in new jobs being created allow us to predict that the positive trends
will continue into the future.
ANNA PIOTROWSKA-BANASIAK
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
ANTAL FINANCE & ACCOUNTANCY
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
9 217 PLN
8 410 PLN
(compared to 8410 PLN in Antal Salary Survey 2015)
During the previous year we have observed a modest increase in salaries in middle and
senior professional and managerial positions in the banking and insurance sectors. With
the sole exception of IT employees, the finance market clearly favours employers. The
supply of employees greatly exceeds the demand for them and the willingness to take on
new challenges. Ongoing regulatory changes, uncertainty concerning government proj-
ects and the resulting forecasts of diminishing returns of banks and insurance companies
force employers to cut spending. By doing this they are preparing for possible revenue
drops in the future caused by further changes. Companies are also undergoing ownership
changes and revising their strategic goals. All of the above contributes to companies hold-
ing out for what the future will bring. However, there are areas in which the demand for
talented employees remains high. The study proves that, despite the seemingly unfavour-
able conditions, salaries have nevertheless increased. This is caused by the candidates
that we work with being among the most talented professionals and managers, who may
still count on being offered a competitive salary and other benefits meant to encourage
them to change employers. Even if most companies are holding back on making important
decisions, they still require the best talent to reach their strategic goals.
SEBASTIAN SALA
TEAM MANAGER
ANTAL BANKING & INSURANCE
Work experience in the same or similar job position Soft interpersonal skills
Professional experience is the main factor that determines the salaries offered to profes- Apart from analytical and technical positions, practically all employees are required to
sionals and managers. Some employers expect candidates to have experience working have good interpersonal skills, interdisciplinary cooperation skills and be flexible. Sales
in a similar job position. Others, who are looking for new solutions, are ready to take on skills, both presenting and negotiating, are also important. Most of today's goal-oriented
candidates from outside the sector, but usually expect them to be ready to carry out tasks companies cooperate with both external and internal customers.
without lengthy training. Managers are required to have soft skills being both a leader
and a partner for members of the new Y and Z generations. Regional characteristics
Salaries vary between regions of course, but the differences are not vast. There is a num-
The size of the candidate's former companies ber of locations in Poland where banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions
Depending on the area that a given employee will be responsible for, employers require base their headquarters. Individual discrepancies are not significant if we compare an office
candidates who have worked in different-sized companies. Smaller banks often employ in- in Warsaw and a big city in the South of Poland, however the differences become apparent
dividuals with a so-called helicopter view of a specific department, process or organisation. when comparing entire pay spines. Therefore, many employers are currently debating where
Bigger companies have splendid professionals specialising in a single area. Depending on to locate their headquarters in order to have access to suitable talent.
employer needs, this factor greatly influences the offered salaries.
Professional achievements
Remunerations are also affected by track records and achievements. Employers value all
achievements that contribute to boosting effectiveness, improving results, increasing quality
or the bottom line. They wish to talk about work and its outcomes rather than general topics
regarding the candidates' skills. The outcomes serve as proof of the employee's potential and
increase his or her value in the eyes of the employer.
Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits* Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits*
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits* Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits*
Sales Support Department Director 18000 - 36000 1 Claims Adjuster 5000 - 8000 1
Retail Risk Department Director 19000 - 25000 2 Actuarial Analyst 6000 - 12000 1
Member of the Board of Management 30000 - 49000 3 Senior Reinsurance Specialist 10000 - 15000 1
LOGISTICS ENGINEERING
In 2015 we wondered whether the predictions of a 'war over engineers' breaking out
between employers would prove true. Some areas of the market have certainly become
more favourable to candidates in 2016. This is attested to by an abundance of interesting
job offers as well as the accounts of candidates, who claim that they often take part in
more than one recruitment process at a time. This is true for both professionals and man-
agers. New positions in Polish organizations are being created because of the expansion
of manufacturing companies into other countries. Multinational corporations are also de-
ciding to transfer new responsibilities to the Polish business units of their European struc-
tures. Many very talented engineers and managers are provided growth opportunities in
their organizations, which contributes to an increase of salaries coupled with broadening
their scope of duties and responsibilities.
The differences between the manufacturing and logistics sectors are marginal. Expenses
are still of crucial importance in the transport, logistics and freight forwarding sector,
therefore the strong competition in the market makes employers reluctant to raise sala-
ries, which have not increased since 2015.
ROMAN ZABOCKI
TEAM MANAGER
ANTAL ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS
Work experience in the same or similar job position serve that young engineers and managers, members of the Y generation, have on average
The market is very dynamic at the moment, and salaries are determined by both the exter- the same number or even more achievements than their colleagues with ten more years of
nal labour market as well as the internal capabilities of many organizations. Salaries have professional experience. The nature of this phenomenon may be rooted in the fact that in
increased in many companies due to attempts to retain key managers and engineers. Those the fairly recent past, when resources were scarce in many organizations, negotiations with
organizations that decided to promote employees were often forced to take on individuals prospective customers and suppliers affected company operations for the next few years.
with higher financial expectations or lower competencies to take their place. We should Currently, professional achievements are usually defined as successfully performing one's du-
also remember that the earnings in Polish positions forming part of international structures ties with the necessary commitment.
continue to be lower than in Western Europe.
Soft interpersonal skills
The size of the candidate's former companies Organizations increasingly often make it a point to verify the soft skills of candidates.
Due to the very rapid growth of companies with Polish capital (both in Poland and abroad), Competence interviews or skill tests have become standard components of recruitment
they are able to draw in engineers and managers with experience gained in international processes. Companies that cannot offer a competitive salary at the outset are looking for
organizations by offering them higher salaries than just a few years ago. Top-tier engineers individuals who will attain the necessary competence and knowledge through a proper
and managers are often hired by Polish companies only if they have worked for a large attitude and motivation. Companies that pay average or better salaries also raise the bar
international organization in the past. for candidates, as they wish to remain competitive in the international labour market.
Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits* Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits*
ENGINEERING LOGISTICS
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
HR ADMINISTRATION
For the last few years we have witnessed a transformation of roles in the HR industry. The
number of specialised positions is steadily growing. These include remuneration special-
ists, recruiters, HR Business Partners, but also employer branding, benefits and remuner-
ation analysis specialists, all of whom are becoming commonplace in today's companies.
This process will most likely continue growing in the future.
Of course a lot depends on the sector, type of company and simply the specific charac-
teristics of individual organizations. If the business of a company relies strongly on HR
activities, with a significant impact on the company's bottom line, mission, vision and
strategy, the remunerations of HR specialists reflect that.
The SSC/BPO sector, which has grown by 20% over the last year, is a good example of
an industry in which HR processes have evolved greatly in recent years and salaries have
increased accordingly. Such rapid growth requires organizations to implement develop-
ment strategies that include coordinated HR activities addressing the various needs of
the organization. It is in this sector that we have observed the highest increase of salaries
earned by HR and administration specialists. This holds especially true for experienced
recruitment specialists.
AGNIESZKA PASTUA
TEAM MANAGER
ANTAL HR & LEGAL
HR
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
5 562 PLN
5 200 PLN
(compared to 5200 PLN in Antal Salary Survey 2015)
The SSC/BPO sector continues to be one of the most dynamic labour markets, therefore
the salaries offered are mostly dependent on the number of new services centres being
opened in a given location and the types of processes that are being outsourced to Po-
land. We may assume that salaries grow by 5-10% each year in cities where several new
centres have been set up. The organizations that built their centres a few years ago must
therefore constantly keep track of the labour market to compete with new companies.
Start-ups often lure candidates with prospects of fast professional development, oppor-
tunities of travelling abroad to transfer business processes, as well as high salaries and
attractive benefits packages.
DARIA STEFASKA
TEAM MANAGER
ANTAL SSC/BPO
Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits* Position Gross monthly salary PLN Benefits*
BANKING HR
KYC/AML Analyst with Languages 4500 - 6000 1 Payroll Administrator Specialist 6000 - 7500 1
Senior KYC/AML Analyst with Languages 6000 - 7500 1 Compensation and Benefits Specialist 5500 - 7000 1
Team Leader KYC/AML 7500 - 9500 1 Learning and Development Specialist 4000 - 7500 1
Manager KYC/AML 10000 - 14000 1 Staffing Specialist with Languages 5000 - 7000 1
Compliance Analyst with Languages 3500 - 5000 1 HR Administrator Team Leader 7000 - 10000 1
* You can find the description of benefits on page 5 in "How to read the report" chapter.
so, the organizations position among the competition may be ascertained, and the expec-
tations, benchmarks and market standards may be determined. Our range of services inc-
ludes all types of research concerning the labour market, including assessing the salaries XXactual and expected XXhiring priorities XXavailability of candidates
in a specific region/sector, the availability of certain competencies in the market and the slaries and perquisites XXavenues of brand in new areas of activity or
investment potential of specific regions. XXemployer brand image development in new locations
and awrness in the region XXexpected work XXavailability of
What distinguishes Antal Market Research? or sector arrangements candidates with certain
XXAntal research provides answers to specific business problems. The theoretical XXthe brands position competences, for
XXusing crowdsourced
framework and research results form the basis upon which practical recommendations among the competition example foreign language
ideas and innovations
are made. skills, in a given area or
XXtrends in the specialist region
XXAntal has 20 years of experience in operations and conducting research in the labour labour market
market. We are familiar with the challenges faced by HR departments, have thorough XXwillingnesss to relocate
knowledge of the candidate market and know how to best reach accurate sources of
information.
XXOur operations are international in scope, therefore we take into account the cultural
characteristics of each market and sector.
XXWe have access to 140 000 professionals and managers, as well as 230 000 individuals
in our organisation that specialise in human resources management.
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