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Poland · Salary comparison

Dentist vs Physician Assistant salary

In Poland, a dentist earns about 34% more than a physician assistant $213,553 vs $159,902 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
Physician Assistant
$159,902/yr
Monthly
$13,334
Hourly
$77
Range
$116,718$212,659
10-yr outlook
+27%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistPhysician Assistant
Entry (10th)$146,279$116,718
25th$179,916$138,310
Median$213,553$159,902
75th$254,660$186,281
Senior (90th)$295,766$212,659

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or physician assistant earn more in Poland?
A dentist earns more, at about 812 000 zł per year vs 608 000 zł for a physician assistant — roughly 34% (204 000 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 physician assistant earns 443 800 zł–808 600 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 physician assistant about 50 700 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a dentist earns about 556 200 zł while a physician assistant earns about 443 800 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 physician assistant earns about 808 600 zł per year.
Are dentist and physician assistant 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.