Air Traffic Controller: Poland vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea pays 36% more
Poland
PLN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$65,273
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล264,356
per year
PPP Adjusted
$222,921
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
14,283
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$88,482
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ116,796,240
per year
PPP Adjusted
$187,659
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
17,984
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
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Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Air Traffic Controllers in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Air Traffic Controller's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Air Traffic Controllers more: Poland or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays Air Traffic Controllers an estimated $88,482 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $65,273 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Air Traffic Controller in Poland vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $222,921 USD in Poland and $187,659 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Air Traffic Controllers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Air Traffic Controller in Poland can buy about 14,283 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 17,984 Big Macs.
Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.
Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index