The publication presents the results of research on the influence of hydrostatic burnishing process on the value of selected parameters of surface roughness, material ratio and surface hardness. The process was carried out on shafts made of X5CrNi18-10 stainless steel. The prepared samples were subjected to a finishing turning process with constant cutting parameters, and then hydrostatic burnishing was performed on the surface. The tests determined the influence of the variable pressure exerted by the ball on the shaft surface. The evaluation of the research results showed a significant increase in hardness in the surface layer and an improvement in surface roughness parameters and material ratio. The machining process was carried out on a conventional lathe.