Average Land Surveyor Salary in Poland for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Land Surveyor salary for 2024 in Poland and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Polish złoty. To keep things simple, we are using the PLN currency code instead of the currency symbol zł.

How Much Does a Land Surveyor Make in Poland?

A Land Surveyor working in Poland will typically earn around 35,420 PLN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 19,640 PLN to the highest average salary of 59,000 PLN.

Average Annual Salary
35,420 PLN
Average Monthly Salary
2,951 PLN

Lowest Annual Salary
19,640 PLN
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,636 PLN

Highest Annual Salary
59,000 PLN
Highest Monthly Salary
4,916 PLN

These are average salaries for a Land Surveyor in Poland and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Land Surveyor to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Land Surveyor salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Land Surveyor Salaries in Poland

So we've looked at the average salaries a Land Surveyor will earn in Poland. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Land Surveyor can earn between 19,640 PLN and 59,000 PLN on average in Poland. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Land Surveyor in Poland is 39,640 PLN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 39,640 PLN, and 50% of the population earn more than 39,640 PLN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Land Surveyor salary in Poland, 25% of the population are earning less than 27,020 PLN while 75% of the population earn more than 27,020 PLN.

75% of the population earn less than 50,580 PLN, and 25% of the population earn more than 50,580 PLN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Land Surveyor Salary by Experience Level in Poland

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average land surveyor salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Land Surveyor in Poland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 23,520 PLN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Land Surveyor salary would increase to 29,540 PLN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Land Surveyor, the average salary would be 37,800 PLN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 46,040 PLN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Land Surveyor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 51,100 PLN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Land Surveyor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 53,160 PLN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
23,520 PLN
2-5 Years +29%
29,540 PLN
5-10 Years +38%
37,800 PLN
10-15 Years +24%
46,040 PLN
15-20 Years +7%
51,100 PLN
20+ Years +7%
53,160 PLN

Land Surveyor Salary by Education Level in Poland

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Land Surveyor in Poland based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Land Surveyor in Poland with a high school education can earn an average salary of 29,540 PLN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Land Surveyor in Poland with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 38,340 PLN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Land Surveyor in Poland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 56,060 PLN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
29,540 PLN
Certificate or Diploma +43%
38,340 PLN
Bachelor's Degree +38%
56,060 PLN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Poland is around 37,800 to 113,000 PLN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Land Surveyor Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Poland, a male land surveyor will earn an average of 38,060 PLN, while a female land surveyor will earn around 37,740 PLN.

This means that a male land surveyor earns approximately 1% more than a female land surveyor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Poland

Male
38,060 PLN
Female -1%
37,740 PLN

Land Surveyor Average Pay Raise in Poland

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Land Surveyor in Poland is around 8% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Poland is around 8% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Land Surveyor in Poland can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Poland for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Poland.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Land Surveyor Bonus and Incentive Rates in Poland

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Land Surveyor is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Poland earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
93,780 PLN
Private Sector -9%
85,700 PLN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Land Surveyor

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Land Surveyor in Poland.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 31,980 PLN
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 26,400 PLN
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 41,660 PLN
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 23,360 PLN
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 37,200 PLN
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 124,400 PLN
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 PLN
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 28,720 PLN
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 110,340 PLN
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 29,320 PLN
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 33,120 PLN
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 84,800 PLN
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 39,420 PLN
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 25,160 PLN
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 PLN
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 66,840 PLN
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 31,520 PLN
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 43,800 PLN
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 54,700 PLN
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 76,540 PLN
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 PLN
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 26,860 PLN
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 152,000 PLN
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 PLN
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 114,380 PLN
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 85,760 PLN
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 79,500 PLN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 PLN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 152,000 PLN
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 79,360 PLN
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 107,820 PLN
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 50,560 PLN
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 50,180 PLN
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 77,060 PLN
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 31,180 PLN
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 34,380 PLN
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 34,160 PLN
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 31,400 PLN
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 27,380 PLN
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 26,400 PLN
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 29,640 PLN
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 27,620 PLN
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 24,800 PLN
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 32,020 PLN
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 31,660 PLN
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 93,880 PLN
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 38,140 PLN
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 56,460 PLN
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 43,340 PLN
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 37,740 PLN
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 80,060 PLN
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 27,020 PLN
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 52,540 PLN
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 32,960 PLN
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 43,340 PLN
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 24,820 PLN
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 PLN
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 25,440 PLN
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 29,040 PLN
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 25,220 PLN
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 36,020 PLN
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 37,800 PLN
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 99,340 PLN
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 24,800 PLN
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 28,820 PLN
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 23,500 PLN
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 26,860 PLN
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 25,940 PLN
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 42,040 PLN
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 41,660 PLN
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 23,080 PLN
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 25,720 PLN
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 23,380 PLN
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 23,500 PLN
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 23,660 PLN
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 31,660 PLN
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 67,800 PLN
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 100,140 PLN
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 50,620 PLN
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 50,540 PLN
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 23,140 PLN
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 28,900 PLN
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 23,080 PLN
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 27,300 PLN
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 75,040 PLN
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 136,200 PLN
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 40,240 PLN
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 28,680 PLN
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 34,980 PLN
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 118,060 PLN
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 115,400 PLN
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 27,480 PLN
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 27,020 PLN
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 96,980 PLN
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 23,480 PLN
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 33,120 PLN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Poland, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Gdansk 37,740 PLN
Katowice 32,200 PLN
Krakow 39,080 PLN
Lublin 34,160 PLN
Poznan 34,120 PLN
Szczecin 35,340 PLN
Warsaw 38,780 PLN
Wroclaw 36,700 PLN

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