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Network Engineer: Poland vs South Korea

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 36% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$41,840

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚169,452

per year

PPP Adjusted

$142,892

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,155

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$56,716

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ74,865,120

per year

PPP Adjusted

$120,287

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,528

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$41.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$56.7K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$142.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$120.3K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
9,155
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
11,528

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Network Engineers in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Network Engineer's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Network Engineers more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Network Engineers an estimated $56,716 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $41,840 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Network Engineer in Poland vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $142,892 USD in Poland and $120,287 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Network Engineers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Network Engineer in Poland can buy about 9,155 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 11,528 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