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Poland · Salary comparison

Pharmacist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Poland, a pharmacist earns about 262% more than a registered nurse $157,272 vs $43,394 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Pharmacist
$157,272/yr
Monthly
$13,097
Hourly
$76
Range
$121,899$200,535
10-yr outlook
+3%
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

PercentilePharmacistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$121,899$31,691
25th$139,572$37,530
Median$157,272$43,394
75th$178,891$50,548
Senior (90th)$200,535$57,728

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or registered nurse earn more in Poland?
A pharmacist earns more, at about 598 000 zł per year vs 165 000 zł for a registered nurse — roughly 262% (433 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A pharmacist typically earns 463 500 zł–762 500 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 pharmacist averages about 49 800 zł and a registered nurse about 13 800 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a pharmacist earns about 463 500 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 pharmacist earns about 762 500 zł while a registered nurse earns about 219 500 zł per year.
Are pharmacist 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.