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Police Officer: 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)

$34,056

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚137,927

per year

PPP Adjusted

$116,308

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,452

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$46,164

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ60,936,480

per year

PPP Adjusted

$97,908

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,383

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$34.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$46.2K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$116.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$97.9K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
7,452
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
9,383

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Police Officers 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 Police Officer's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Police Officers more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Police Officers an estimated $46,164 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $34,056 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $116,308 USD in Poland and $97,908 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Police Officers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Police Officer in Poland can buy about 7,452 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 9,383 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