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Machinist: 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)

$22,974

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚93,045

per year

PPP Adjusted

$78,461

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,027

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$31,143

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ41,108,760

per year

PPP Adjusted

$66,050

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,330

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$23.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$31.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$78.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$66.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
5,027
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
6,330

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Machinists 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 Machinist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

South Korea pays Machinists an estimated $31,143 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $22,974 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $78,461 USD in Poland and $66,050 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Machinists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Machinist in Poland can buy about 5,027 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,330 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