A new project from the Polish Minister of Justice aims to increase the salaries of assistants and senior assistants in the prosecutor's office as part of an ordinance now undergoing consultations. Currently, the salary range for a prosecutor's assistant is between 6,500 to 8,000 PLN gross, while a senior assistant earns between 8,000 to 9,000 PLN gross. This increase is significant because it applies across all organizational units of the prosecutor's office, regardless of the level of the unit where the assistants are employed.

The proposal comes as part of the budgetary discussions for the 2026 fiscal year, where the Parliamentary Finance Committee has accepted an amendment to reduce expenditures on salaries across various public sectors. This broader context indicates not only the government's priorities regarding salary adjustments within the prosecutor's office but also reflects the financial constraints being discussed in the overall government budgeting process. It shows a particular focus on enhancing the compensation for legal professionals, which may impact recruitment and retention in the public prosecution service.

In the aftermath of public discussions, the Treasury department will analyze the potential implications of this salary increase on the overall financial health of the prosecutor's office and the justice system as a whole. This increase, if approved, might set the stage for broader discussions on salary reforms in other areas of public employment, indicating a changing landscape for public sector wages in Poland.