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Poland · Salary comparison

Physician vs Veterinarian salary

In Poland, a veterinarian earns about 19% more than a physician $127,291 vs $107,040 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician
$107,040/yr
Monthly
$8,916
Hourly
$52
Range
$68,511$154,142
10-yr outlook
+3%
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Healthcare
Veterinarian
$127,291/yr
Monthly
$10,599
Hourly
$61
Range
$89,498$173,499
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysicianVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$68,511$89,498
25th$87,762$108,381
Median$107,040$127,291
75th$130,578$150,382
Senior (90th)$154,142$173,499

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician or veterinarian earn more in Poland?
A veterinarian earns more, at about 484 000 zł per year vs 407 000 zł for a physician — roughly 19% (77 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A physician typically earns 260 500 zł–586 100 zł, while a veterinarian earns 340 300 zł–659 700 zł per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Poland?
On a monthly basis before tax, a physician averages about 33 900 zł and a veterinarian about 40 300 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a physician earns about 260 500 zł while a veterinarian earns about 340 300 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a physician earns about 586 100 zł while a veterinarian earns about 659 700 zł per year.
Are physician and veterinarian 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.