QA Engineer: 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)
$37,524
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล151,972
per year
PPP Adjusted
$128,152
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,211
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$50,866
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ67,143,120
per year
PPP Adjusted
$107,880
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
10,339
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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QA Engineers 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 QA Engineer's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays QA Engineers more: Poland or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays QA Engineers an estimated $50,866 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $37,524 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a QA Engineer in Poland vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $128,152 USD in Poland and $107,880 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for QA Engineers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a QA Engineer in Poland can buy about 8,211 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,339 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