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Sonographer: Poland vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 15% more

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Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$28,073

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚113,696

per year

PPP Adjusted

$95,875

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,143

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$32,289

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ4,811,061

per year

PPP Adjusted

$72,596

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,692

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$28.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$32.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$95.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$72.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
6,143
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
10,692

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Sonographers in Japan earn 15% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 32%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Sonographer's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Sonographers more: Poland or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Sonographers an estimated $32,289 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $28,073 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Sonographer in Poland vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $95,875 USD in Poland and $72,596 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Sonographers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Sonographer in Poland can buy about 6,143 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 10,692 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