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Physician Assistant vs Surgeon salary

In Poland, a surgeon earns about 101% more than a physician assistant $320,856 vs $159,902 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$159,902/yr
Monthly
$13,334
Hourly
$77
Range
$116,718$212,659
10-yr outlook
+27%
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

PercentilePhysician AssistantSurgeon
Entry (10th)$116,718$205,348
25th$138,310$263,102
Median$159,902$320,856
75th$186,281$391,445
Senior (90th)$212,659$462,033

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician assistant or surgeon earn more in Poland?
A surgeon earns more, at about 1 220 000 zł per year vs 608 000 zł for a physician assistant — roughly 101% (612 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A physician assistant typically earns 443 800 zł–808 600 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 physician assistant averages about 50 700 zł and a surgeon about 101 700 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a physician assistant earns about 443 800 zł while a surgeon earns about 780 800 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a physician assistant earns about 808 600 zł while a surgeon earns about 1 756 800 zł per year.
Are physician assistant 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.