Katowice Office Market Q3 2025
Investment Attractiveness & Quality of Life
Katowice ranks highly in various international and national rankings, including "Top 10 Large European Cities of the Future 2025," "Business-Friendly Cities" by Forbes, and "Polish Cities of the Future 2050." The city is awarded the title "European City of Science 2024" by EuroScience Association. Katowice boasts a growing population (278,900), a low unemployment rate (1.5%), and a strong GDP growth (18.0%). The average gross salary in the business sector is PLN 9,640.75. The city offers various investment incentives, including the Investors Assistance Department, Katowice Special Economic Zone with income tax exemptions, structured educational projects (FUJITSU-Tech, KYNDRYL Future Achievers, CRC), and tailored support for investors. Katowice also excels in quality of life, ranking 2nd in the "Europolis" ranking for the most ecological Polish cities and 2nd in the "Perły Samorządu 2025" ranking. The city has implemented sustainable development policies based on Agenda 2030 and boasts extensive green areas (40% of the city's area) and a well-developed cycling infrastructure (206.35 km).
Office Market Overview
The total office stock in Katowice amounts to 742,000 sq m, representing nearly 6% of Poland’s total office supply. The vacancy rate reached 23.4% at the end of Q3 2025, driven by weakened demand in the second and third quarters. Headline rental rates remain stable, ranging between 10.00 and 14.50 EUR/sq m/month, with service charges ranging from 14.00 to 26.00 PLN/sq m/month. Developer activity remains limited, with no new office completions recorded between January and September 2025. However, approximately 34,000 sq m of modern office space is under construction across four projects, including the Eco City Katowice complex (18,000 sq m). New leases dominated the market (66% of total take-up), followed by renewals (30%) and expansions (4%). The IT sector is the leading source of demand, responsible for 37% of total leasing activity.
Labour Market Trends
The Polish labour market has returned to stability after periods of change and unpredictability. Double-digit pay rises when changing employers are now rare, and wage growth depends on roles and market conditions. The Michael Page Talent Trends 2025 report indicates that only 34% of professionals are actively seeking new employment. In-demand specialists include finance experts and IT professionals, particularly in cybersecurity, big data analytics, and process optimization. Salaries vary by role, with accountants earning around PLN 10,000-35,000 gross per month, financial analysts earning PLN 11,500-14,000 gross, and IT security officers earning PLN 20,000-25,000 gross. Recruitment processes have lengthened, with candidates expecting 30% pay rises as a strong motivator. Companies are seeking professionals with measurable impact, adaptability, and resilience to change, while candidates value pay transparency, hybrid working models, and career development opportunities.
Investment Projects & Infrastructure
Katowice is implementing several investment projects, including the District of New Technologies (Katowice Gaming and Technology HUB), the Jerzy Kukuczka Himalayan Centre, the Katowice Integrated Transfer Hub System, and the modernisation of infrastructure at the Muchowiec Airport. The city also offers a strong BSS sector with 156 centres and 36,800 employed individuals. The airport is located 30 km from the city centre and served 3.0 million passengers in H1 2025.
