According to data from the Central Statistical Office of Poland, more than 6 million people receive pensions in Poland. Often, however, the amount of benefit earned does not allow for a satisfying life. Apparently, there is no shortage of work for retirees. On the other hand, for 85 percent. retirement benefits are the only source of income for the elderly. Read what professions you can find work in and what rates seniors can count on. We also remind you of the new limits to earn extra money. Exceeding certain thresholds can mean many problems.
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The ZUS data for August 2022 shows this pensions in Poland receive 6.058 million people. The average value of that benefit is PLN 2,945.36 per month. The highest pensions are paid in Mazowieckie and Śląskie voivodships. The average old-age pension in Mazovia is PLN 2,710.64 and in Silesia is PLN 3,078.05.
This is demonstrated by the latest PolSenior report published by the Medical University of Gdansk nearly 19 per cent of respondents said their income was between PLN 1,251 and 1,500, nearly 13 percent in the range of PLN 1501-1750 and nearly 15 percent. between 1751 and 2 thousand zlotys. Only 14 percent. of respondents said their income is between 2001 and 2.5 thousand. zloty. Interesting seniors who have an income of 3.5 thousand PLN (or more) is only 3.9%.
