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Poland · Salary comparison

Dentist vs Nurse Practitioner salary

In Poland, a dentist earns about 36% more than a nurse practitioner $213,553 vs $156,746 per year.

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Healthcare
Dentist
$213,553/yr
Monthly
$17,805
Hourly
$103
Range
$146,279$295,766
10-yr outlook
+4%
Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$156,746/yr
Monthly
$13,071
Hourly
$75
Range
$114,430$208,478
10-yr outlook
+45%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistNurse Practitioner
Entry (10th)$146,279$114,430
25th$179,916$135,575
Median$213,553$156,746
75th$254,660$182,599
Senior (90th)$295,766$208,478

National Poland figures in PLN. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or nurse practitioner earn more in Poland?
A dentist earns more, at about 812 000 zł per year vs 596 000 zł for a nurse practitioner — roughly 36% (216 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A dentist typically earns 556 200 zł–1 124 600 zł, while a nurse practitioner earns 435 100 zł–792 700 zł per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Poland?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dentist averages about 67 700 zł and a nurse practitioner about 49 700 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a dentist earns about 556 200 zł while a nurse practitioner earns about 435 100 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a dentist earns about 1 124 600 zł while a nurse practitioner earns about 792 700 zł per year.
Are dentist and nurse practitioner similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.