Teacher Salary in Poland
Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Poland median is $67,327 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$67,327
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,602
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$67,327
Wrocław, PL
Hourly (national)
$32.37
varies by city
Teacher salary by city in Poland
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrocław, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Łódź, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Poznań, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Gdańsk, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Szczecin, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Lublin, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Bydgoszcz, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Białystok, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Katowice, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Częstochowa, PL | $67,327 | $5,602 | 0% |
| Warsaw, PL | $49,706 | $4,155 | -26% |
| Kraków, PL | $41,817 | $3,498 | -38% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a teacher make in Poland?
- The national median teacher salary in Poland is about 256 000 zł per year (21 300 zł per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 159 000 zł to 256 000 zł.
- Which Poland city pays teachers the most?
- Wrocław, PL pays the most at about 256 000 zł per year.
- Which Poland city pays teachers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Kraków, PL is on the lower end at about 159 000 zł per year for a teacher.
- What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Poland?
- Across Poland cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about 120 000 zł at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 340 500 zł for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Poland cities have teacher salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Poland, all shown in PLN.
- Is teacher in demand in Poland?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.