Is PwC the Best Employer in Poland in 2025?
According to many Polish students and professionals, PwC, previously PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the Big Four consulting and auditing firms, is an attractive workplace. Part of the reason for this is the tenure of Olga Grygier-Siddons as CEO from 2009 – 2014. Olga was the first female CEO of a Big Four firm in Poland, and her tenure marked a milestone for female leadership in Polish professional services.
It is clear that PwC has a strong track record, but is it the top employer in Poland in 2025?
Top Rankings in Polish Employer Surveys
Across major benchmarks, PwC Poland ranks as a top-tier employer. In AIESEC’s “Pracodawca Roku” poll, PwC was placed among the top ten most desirable employers, alongside Google, major banks, and other Big Four firms, a sign of its strong brand.
Universum’s annual rankings show a similar trend: Big Four firms like PwC, EY, Deloitte, and KPMG consistently compete in the business student category, even if tech giants lead overall. Take Poland’s 2024 Universum survey. PwC ranked 10th in the business category, up from 22nd the previous year 2023, and 12th place in the law category from 17th position in 2022.
Employee surveys echo that standing. In “Fortune’s 2025 100 Best Companies to Work For®” list, PwC received its highest ranking to date, coming in #20, showing how competitive the race really is.
In short, PwC is a top employer, but it shares the spotlight. Among the Big Four, no single firm can claim to be the best across every measure.
Why Polish Talent Chooses PwC
PwC’s appeal in Poland lies in its mix of prestige, growth, and learning. Its global reputation gives employees access to top clients in finance, tech, and manufacturing, making it a top choice for undecided graduates. Universum data shows young professionals value “attractive salary” and career growth, and PwC delivers both through competitive pay, ACCA training (for accountants), and clear promotion paths.
Per some of the top attributes Polish students associate with PwC, according to the 2024 Universum survey, fast-growing/entrepreneurial, team-oriented work, and recruiting only the best talent ranked 8th, 9th and 10th, respectively.
HR director at PwC Poland, Wioletta Wierzbowska-Smaga says “most of our people work hybrid,” with two office days a week, explaining that while certain tasks are fine to do from home, the firm encourages regular in-office days to foster collaboration and team cohesion. PwC also offers healthcare, wellbeing programs, and sports cards, while supporting youth digital training and social entrepreneurship.
Working hours at PwC may create the impression of being demanding, but with Glassdoor ratings around 3.6–3.7, most agree the growth and brand value make it worth it. The company remains a fast track to experience and success in Poland’s job market.
PwC’s Nationwide Footprint and Growth
PwC’s strong reputation in Poland comes from its long history and presence across the country. PwC has been part of Poland’s business scene for more than 30 years. It started out as Price Waterhouse back in the early 1990s, before merging with Coopers & Lybrand to become the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) we know today.
Others may be reminded of the Oscars in 2017 when PwC representatives accidentally gave the wrong category envelope to winners of the prestigious awards ceremony.
Now, the firm employs around 7,000 people across seven major cities: Warsaw, Gdańsk, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Katowice, and Łódź. It has a solid presence in Poland and is still growing.
PwC plans to expand its Lublin operations center to about 300 specialists by the end of 2025, another sign that the company isn’t slowing down.
About 2,000 of its employees now work in technology, showing how PwC is moving deeper into digital transformation and IT consulting alongside its traditional audit, tax, and advisory work. This mix helps it compete with both other Big Four firms and tech companies, and it’s one reason young professionals see PwC as a place to grow their digital careers.
PwC works with top companies and government agencies, and many CFOs and CEOs began their careers there. Through university partnerships, internships, and case competitions, it stays visible to students and remains one of Poland’s most sought-after employers for graduates in finance and consulting.
Big 4 Battle: PwC Among the Elite
Is PwC the best employer in Poland in 2025? It’s arguably one of the best, even if it does not sit in first place yet. In most general rankings, tech giants like Google and Microsoft lead the pack. But when you look at the Big Four — PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG — it’s a tight race. Each of them excels in different surveys and awards.
What is clear is that PwC Poland remains a top-tier workplace. It offers prestige, strong learning opportunities, and real career growth; the kind that builds lasting value. It also continues to score high in both student and professional rankings, which explains why it’s a go-to choice for young people starting careers in business or IT consulting.
It may not be the best today. Some surveys show other companies enjoy a slightly broader appeal. PwC’s leaders seem to know this — and they’re actively working on it, improving workplace culture, flexibility, and brand strength.
PwC stands proudly among Poland’s elite employers in 2025. For most ambitious professionals, being one of the best is already more than enough.
Author: Richardson Chinonyerem
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