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IT Manager: Poland vs South Korea

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 36% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$52,908

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚214,277

per year

PPP Adjusted

$180,692

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,577

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$71,720

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ94,670,400

per year

PPP Adjusted

$152,109

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

14,577

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$52.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$71.7K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$180.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$152.1K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
11,577
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
14,577

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    IT Managers in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a IT Manager's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays IT Managers more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays IT Managers an estimated $71,720 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $52,908 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a IT Manager in Poland vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $180,692 USD in Poland and $152,109 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for IT Managers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a IT Manager in Poland can buy about 11,577 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 14,577 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index