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Radiologist vs Surgeon salary

In Poland, a radiologist earns about 4% more than a surgeon $334,006 vs $320,856 per year.

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Healthcare
Radiologist
$334,006/yr
Monthly
$27,825
Hourly
$161
Range
$219,787$473,631
10-yr outlook
+5%
Healthcare
Surgeon
$320,856/yr
Monthly
$26,747
Hourly
$154
Range
$205,348$462,033
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileRadiologistSurgeon
Entry (10th)$219,787$205,348
25th$276,883$263,102
Median$334,006$320,856
75th$403,805$391,445
Senior (90th)$473,631$462,033

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a radiologist or surgeon earn more in Poland?
A radiologist earns more, at about 1 270 000 zł per year vs 1 220 000 zł for a surgeon — roughly 4% (50 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A radiologist typically earns 835 700 zł–1 800 900 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 radiologist averages about 105 800 zł and a surgeon about 101 700 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a radiologist earns about 835 700 zł while a surgeon earns about 780 800 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a radiologist earns about 1 800 900 zł while a surgeon earns about 1 756 800 zł per year.
Are radiologist 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.