In the financial sector, the salary of accountants increased the most in 2024 – 9.8%. compared to 2023. As we read in the industry report, chief accountants in Warsaw can earn 20-25 thousand PLN. zloty “The smallest changes in wages were associated with managerial and senior positions,” the authors estimate. It was emphasized that the amount of remuneration differs in different regions of the country.
Grafton Recruitment’s “Salaries and Trends in Enterprises” report notes that the highest growth in finance departments in 2024 was for accountants (9.8%) and internal auditors (9.3%).
Increase in wages in the financial sector
Salary increases were recorded by chief accountants (8.8%), independent accountants (6.2%) and business analysts (5.5%). Debt collection specialists and control managers increased by 5.2 percent.
“The smallest changes in wages were for managerial and senior positions,” the authors of the report say. The salary of CFO members increased by 3.8% and financial directors by 2.7%.
The wage analysis presented in the report showed the difference in wages depending on the region and the nature of the position. “In the field of finance, the CFO in Warsaw earns the highest salary – from PLN 35,000 to PLN 60,000. In other large cities, such as Krakow or Tricity, the remuneration of members of the management board is from PLN 30,000 to PLN 56,000. stands first,” said the authors of the study.
They added that chief accountants in Krakow can expect a salary of PLN 12,000. up to 22 thousand PLN, and in Warsaw – from PLN 20,000. up to 25 thousand zlotys. Financial analysts in the capital earn from PLN 11,000. up to 15 thousand PLN, these are among the highest prices in Poland for this category of tasks.
– The increase in salaries in the financial sector reflects the increasing value of roles that require specialized knowledge and specific competencies. The biggest growth seen among accountants and internal auditors is the result of companies paying more attention to maintaining financial security and compliance, explained Ewa Michalska of Grafton Recruitment.
Recruitment in the financial sector
Demand for financial industry professionals remained stable last year. Companies were first looking for experienced experts and managers to strengthen teams and improve core processes. Most of the job offers are related to the following positions: financial manager, chief and independent accountant and financial controller.
However, the demand for applicants for positions that do not require experience and are dominated by simple and repetitive activities has decreased. This is due to automation and randomization of processes – it was shown.
– Tasks that once required the involvement of large teams are now performed by a much smaller group. The profile of desired competences is also changing – specialists who can manage systems, analyze data and make decisions based on it are sought – explained Dagmara Javorecka, who appeared in the publication.
“Salaries and Trends in Business” Report
The salary analysis in the report is based on data from offers made to candidates by Grafton Recruitmen’s clients and based on the current salary of candidates participating in the company’s processes. The data refers to 2024 and the forecast is for the start of 2025.
Grafton Recruitment is an international company specializing in recruitment for senior, middle and senior management positions.
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