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School Counselor: Poland vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 15% more

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Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$31,281

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚126,688

per year

PPP Adjusted

$106,831

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,845

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$35,978

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ5,360,722

per year

PPP Adjusted

$80,890

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,913

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$31.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$36.0K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$106.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$80.9K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
6,845
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
11,913

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    School Counselors in Japan earn 15% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 32%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a School Counselor's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays School Counselors more: Poland or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays School Counselors an estimated $35,978 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $31,281 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a School Counselor in Poland vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $106,831 USD in Poland and $80,890 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for School Counselors?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a School Counselor in Poland can buy about 6,845 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 11,913 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