Teacher (K-12): Poland vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea pays 36% more
Poland
PLN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$32,209
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล130,446
per year
PPP Adjusted
$110,001
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,048
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$43,661
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ57,632,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$92,599
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,874
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Teacher (K-12)s in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Teacher (K-12)'s salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Teacher (K-12)s more: Poland or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays Teacher (K-12)s an estimated $43,661 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $32,209 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Teacher (K-12) in Poland vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $110,001 USD in Poland and $92,599 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Teacher (K-12)s?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Teacher (K-12) in Poland can buy about 7,048 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 8,874 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