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Professor Salary in Poland

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Poland median is $112,037 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$112,037
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,336
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$112,037
Wrocław, PL
Hourly (national)
$53.86
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Poland

CityPer year
Wrocław, PL$112,037
Łódź, PL$112,037
Poznań, PL$112,037
Gdańsk, PL$112,037
Szczecin, PL$112,037
Lublin, PL$112,037
Bydgoszcz, PL$112,037
Białystok, PL$112,037
Katowice, PL$112,037
Częstochowa, PL$112,037
Warsaw, PL$83,107
Kraków, PL$68,905

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Poland?
The national median professor salary in Poland is about 426 000 zł per year (35 500 zł per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 262 000 zł to 426 000 zł.
Which Poland city pays professors the most?
Wrocław, PL pays the most at about 426 000 zł per year.
Which Poland city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Kraków, PL is on the lower end at about 262 000 zł per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Poland?
Across Poland cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 197 000 zł at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 613 400 zł for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Poland cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Poland, all shown in PLN.
Is professor in demand in Poland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.