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Software Architect: 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)

$62,435

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚252,862

per year

PPP Adjusted

$213,229

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

13,662

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$84,635

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ111,718,200

per year

PPP Adjusted

$179,500

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

17,202

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$62.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$84.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$213.2K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$179.5K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
13,662
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
17,202

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Software Architects 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 Software Architect's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Software Architects more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Software Architects an estimated $84,635 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $62,435 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $213,229 USD in Poland and $179,500 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Software Architects?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Software Architect in Poland can buy about 13,662 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 17,202 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