Pay by Role
Poland · Salary comparison

Psychiatrist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Poland, a psychiatrist earns about 579% more than a registered nurse $294,557 vs $43,394 per year.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is PLN). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Pays more
Healthcare
Psychiatrist
$294,557/yr
Monthly
$24,538
Hourly
$141
Range
$201,771$407,961
10-yr outlook
+8%
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

PercentilePsychiatristRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$201,771$31,691
25th$248,164$37,530
Median$294,557$43,394
75th$351,259$50,548
Senior (90th)$407,961$57,728

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

More Healthcare comparisons

Frequently asked questions

Does a psychiatrist or registered nurse earn more in Poland?
A psychiatrist earns more, at about 1 120 000 zł per year vs 165 000 zł for a registered nurse — roughly 579% (955 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A psychiatrist typically earns 767 200 zł–1 551 200 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 psychiatrist averages about 93 300 zł and a registered nurse about 13 800 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a psychiatrist earns about 767 200 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 psychiatrist earns about 1 551 200 zł while a registered nurse earns about 219 500 zł per year.
Are psychiatrist 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.