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Poland · Salary comparison

Pharmacist vs Surgeon salary

In Poland, a surgeon earns about 104% more than a pharmacist $320,856 vs $157,272 per year.

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Healthcare
Pharmacist
$157,272/yr
Monthly
$13,097
Hourly
$76
Range
$121,899$200,535
10-yr outlook
+3%
Pays more
Healthcare
Surgeon
$320,856/yr
Monthly
$26,747
Hourly
$154
Range
$205,348$462,033
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistSurgeon
Entry (10th)$121,899$205,348
25th$139,572$263,102
Median$157,272$320,856
75th$178,891$391,445
Senior (90th)$200,535$462,033

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or surgeon earn more in Poland?
A surgeon earns more, at about 1 220 000 zł per year vs 598 000 zł for a pharmacist — roughly 104% (622 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A pharmacist typically earns 463 500 zł–762 500 zł, while a surgeon earns 780 800 zł–1 756 800 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 surgeon about 101 700 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a pharmacist earns about 463 500 zł while a surgeon earns about 780 800 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a pharmacist earns about 762 500 zł while a surgeon earns about 1 756 800 zł per year.
Are pharmacist and surgeon 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.