The lowest pension: 20 groszy; the highest: PLN 10,000 – read who receives what

WROCŁAW

The lowest pensions paid by the ZUS Branch in Wrocław amount to just a few dozen groszy. For example, a Wrocław resident receives 20 groszy; his benefit was calculated solely from contributions recorded in his account from a single contract for specific work concluded for just three months. The man stated in his application that he had never worked professionally and had no employment certificates. He is probably homeless, as he gives a homeless shelter as his address of residence.

The highest pension paid in Wrocław is over PLN 10,000, calculated for a man born in 1936. The pension amount was calculated both from initial capital and from contributions recorded in our insured person's account. The man also demonstrated a very long employment record of more than 54 years. Interestingly, throughout his life the man worked in a managerial position at one company—in the food cooperative sector.

WAŁBRZYCH

The lowest pensions paid by the ZUS Branch in Wałbrzych amount to just a few dozen groszy. For example, a woman born in 1956 receives 28 groszy; over the course of her entire life, she documented just 18 days of work—after 1998—and has no initial capital.

The highest benefit we pay is received by a pensioner living in the area served by our branch, in an amount exceeding PLN 16,000. This very high amount is primarily due to a very long employment record of more than 57 years. The man retired at the age of 77 after ending his career as an academic teacher.

LEGNICA

The lowest pensions paid by the ZUS Branch in Legnica amount to several zlotys. For example, a woman receives PLN 3.24; over the course of her entire life, she documented just a few months of work, performed under contracts for specific work. In addition, this woman has no established initial capital because before 1 January 1999 she was not covered by insurance, which, as we assume, means she did not work.

The highest benefit we pay is received by a pensioner living in the area served by our branch, in an amount exceeding PLN 12,000. In addition to the amount of contributions paid to ZUS, this high amount was also influenced by a very long employment record. The man documented as many as 57 years of work in the healthcare sector. The amounts given are gross.