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Welder: 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)

$22,055

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚89,323

per year

PPP Adjusted

$75,323

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

4,826

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$29,897

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ39,464,040

per year

PPP Adjusted

$63,408

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,077

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$22.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$29.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$75.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$63.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
4,826
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
6,077

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Welders 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 Welder's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

South Korea pays Welders an estimated $29,897 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $22,055 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $75,323 USD in Poland and $63,408 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Welder in Poland can buy about 4,826 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,077 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