Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Poland by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Poland — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2023 data).
What is a good salary in Poland?
Key facts
- National median: ~$15,252 gross ~$11,457 after tax (2023 data, 75% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$73,151/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$26,946 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2023)
$15,252 gross · $11,457 after tax · $26,946 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Poland
By take-home, the highest pay in Poland is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $73,151 net after tax (8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $122,549 | $73,151 |
| AI Engineer | $103,132 | $61,976 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $103,106 | $61,961 |
| Engineering Manager | $90,235 | $54,553 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $80,128 | $48,736 |
| Software Engineer | $74,999 | $45,825 |
| Data Engineer | $73,150 | $44,884 |
| Cloud Engineer | $70,143 | $43,353 |
| DevOps Engineer | $69,933 | $43,246 |
| Product Manager | $68,140 | $42,333 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $63,995 | $40,223 |
| Data Scientist | $60,567 | $38,478 |
| Management Consultant | $60,250 | $38,316 |
| Dentist | $56,612 | $36,464 |
| Remote Freelancer | $50,720 | $33,464 |
| Sales Manager | $45,085 | $30,595 |
| Pharmacist | $44,957 | $30,530 |
| General Manager | $44,305 | $30,199 |
| UX Designer | $43,804 | $29,944 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $41,937 | $28,993 |
| Marketing Manager | $40,986 | $28,509 |
| Project Manager | $40,986 | $28,509 |
| Civil Engineer | $39,798 | $27,904 |
| Finance Analyst | $38,322 | $27,152 |
| Business Analyst | $37,810 | $26,834 |
| Content Writer | $37,026 | $26,300 |
| Operations Manager | $36,017 | $25,612 |
| HR Manager | $32,277 | $23,063 |
| University Lecturer | $30,978 | $22,177 |
| Physiotherapist | $29,203 | $20,967 |
| Graphic Designer | $28,265 | $20,328 |
| Accountant | $25,821 | $18,661 |
| Hospitality Manager | $23,037 | $16,764 |
| Nurse | $20,647 | $15,134 |
| Chef | $19,998 | $14,692 |
| Teacher | $18,528 | $13,690 |
| Electrician | $17,888 | $13,254 |
| Plumber | $17,744 | $13,156 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Poland's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Poland salary estimates · Source: Poland national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Poland
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$122,549
- Income tax−$49,398
- Net (after tax)$73,151
- Local prices+$98,893
- Real value$172,044
Keep rate 60% · net $73,151 · real value $172,044 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $122,549 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$49,398 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 60%. |
| Net (after tax) | $73,151 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$98,893 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $172,044 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Poland salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Poland?▾
The national median is about $15,252 gross (~$11,457 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $51,206 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Poland?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Poland is estimated for cto / technology director, ai engineer, senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Poland?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Poland's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Poland salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.