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Nurse Practitioner vs Registered Nurse salary

In Poland, a nurse practitioner earns about 261% more than a registered nurse $156,746 vs $43,394 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$156,746/yr
Monthly
$13,071
Hourly
$75
Range
$114,430$208,478
10-yr outlook
+45%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$43,394/yr
Monthly
$3,629
Hourly
$21
Range
$31,691$57,728
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNurse PractitionerRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$114,430$31,691
25th$135,575$37,530
Median$156,746$43,394
75th$182,599$50,548
Senior (90th)$208,478$57,728

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a nurse practitioner or registered nurse earn more in Poland?
A nurse practitioner earns more, at about 596 000 zł per year vs 165 000 zł for a registered nurse — roughly 261% (431 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A nurse practitioner typically earns 435 100 zł–792 700 zł, while a registered nurse earns 120 500 zł–219 500 zł per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Poland?
On a monthly basis before tax, a nurse practitioner averages about 49 700 zł and a registered nurse about 13 800 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a nurse practitioner earns about 435 100 zł while a registered nurse earns about 120 500 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a nurse practitioner earns about 792 700 zł while a registered nurse earns about 219 500 zł per year.
Are nurse practitioner and registered nurse 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.