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Technical Writer: Poland vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 15% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$30,920

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚125,226

per year

PPP Adjusted

$105,598

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,766

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$35,563

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ5,298,887

per year

PPP Adjusted

$79,957

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,776

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$30.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$35.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$105.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$80.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
6,766
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
11,776

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Technical Writers 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 Technical Writer's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Technical Writers more: Poland or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Technical Writers an estimated $35,563 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $30,920 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $105,598 USD in Poland and $79,957 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Technical Writers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Technical Writer in Poland can buy about 6,766 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 11,776 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