Average Social Scientist Salary in Poland for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Social Scientist 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 Social Scientist Make in Poland?

A Social Scientist working in Poland will typically earn around 136,200 PLN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 70,940 PLN to the highest average salary of 208,600 PLN.

Average Annual Salary
136,200 PLN
Average Monthly Salary
11,350 PLN

Lowest Annual Salary
70,940 PLN
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,911 PLN

Highest Annual Salary
208,600 PLN
Highest Monthly Salary
17,383 PLN

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

Social Scientist 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 Social Scientist Salaries in Poland

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Social Scientist can earn between 70,940 PLN and 208,600 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 Social Scientist in Poland is 134,600 PLN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 134,600 PLN, and 50% of the population earn more than 134,600 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 Social Scientist salary in Poland, 25% of the population are earning less than 90,660 PLN while 75% of the population earn more than 90,660 PLN.

75% of the population earn less than 167,100 PLN, and 25% of the population earn more than 167,100 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.

Social Scientist 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 social scientist 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 Social Scientist in Poland that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 76,440 PLN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Social Scientist salary would increase to 103,200 PLN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Social Scientist, the average salary would be 142,300 PLN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 172,200 PLN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Social Scientist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 185,100 PLN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Social Scientist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 200,000 PLN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
76,440 PLN
2-5 Years +31%
103,200 PLN
5-10 Years +40%
142,300 PLN
10-15 Years +20%
172,200 PLN
15-20 Years +9%
185,100 PLN
20+ Years +8%
200,000 PLN

Social Scientist 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 Social Scientist in Poland based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Social Scientist in Poland with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 89,960 PLN.

  • Master's Degree. A Social Scientist in Poland with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 137,400 PLN.

  • PhD. A Social Scientist in Poland with a phd education can earn an average salary of 197,600 PLN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
89,960 PLN
Master's Degree +49%
137,400 PLN
PhD +45%
197,600 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.

Social Scientist 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 social scientist will earn an average of 138,800 PLN, while a female social scientist will earn around 130,400 PLN.

This means that a male social scientist earns approximately 6% more than a female social scientist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Poland

Male
138,800 PLN
Female -6%
130,400 PLN

Social Scientist 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 Social Scientist in Poland is around 12% every 17 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 = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Social Scientist in Poland can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Social Scientist 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 Social Scientist is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Social Scientist

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 86,740 PLN
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 117,520 PLN
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 167,100 PLN
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 129,000 PLN
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 111,240 PLN
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 60,480 PLN
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 191,600 PLN
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 168,100 PLN
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 113,420 PLN
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 123,400 PLN
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 110,380 PLN
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 181,600 PLN
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 73,040 PLN
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 125,100 PLN
Biologist Science and Technical Services 180,500 PLN
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 69,040 PLN
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 195,200 PLN
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 192,600 PLN
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 89,120 PLN
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 82,920 PLN
Chemist Science and Technical Services 181,600 PLN
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 159,400 PLN
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 115,640 PLN
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 189,300 PLN
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 139,100 PLN
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 154,700 PLN
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 115,600 PLN
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 138,800 PLN
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 183,700 PLN
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 138,200 PLN
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 137,400 PLN
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 61,180 PLN
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 117,520 PLN
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 151,800 PLN
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 71,280 PLN
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 88,580 PLN
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 190,500 PLN
Geographer Science and Technical Services 103,900 PLN
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 64,560 PLN
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 61,180 PLN
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 78,420 PLN
Geologist Science and Technical Services 157,600 PLN
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 148,300 PLN
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 58,000 PLN
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 142,300 PLN
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 183,600 PLN
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 125,700 PLN
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 130,400 PLN
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 106,740 PLN
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 96,980 PLN
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 76,280 PLN
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 136,100 PLN
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 58,440 PLN
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 124,400 PLN
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 86,460 PLN
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 55,020 PLN
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 125,100 PLN
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 139,100 PLN
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 116,180 PLN
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 128,900 PLN
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 73,020 PLN
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 74,380 PLN
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 143,200 PLN
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 148,300 PLN
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 190,500 PLN
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 127,700 PLN
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 136,200 PLN
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 194,600 PLN
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 119,320 PLN
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 103,260 PLN
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 111,240 PLN
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 183,600 PLN
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 191,600 PLN
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 148,300 PLN
Physicist Science and Technical Services 190,500 PLN
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 142,300 PLN
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 48,940 PLN
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 80,500 PLN
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 146,200 PLN
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 123,400 PLN
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 116,780 PLN
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 103,840 PLN
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 44,140 PLN
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 134,600 PLN
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 80,920 PLN
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 79,280 PLN
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 119,020 PLN
Scientist Science and Technical Services 129,000 PLN
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 84,560 PLN
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 53,840 PLN
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 77,060 PLN
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 138,800 PLN
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 116,420 PLN
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 78,120 PLN
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 56,460 PLN
Statistician Science and Technical Services 128,900 PLN
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 77,100 PLN
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 72,360 PLN
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 50,180 PLN
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 112,620 PLN
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 125,700 PLN
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 56,460 PLN
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 176,800 PLN
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 83,300 PLN
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 190,500 PLN
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 91,840 PLN
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 93,120 PLN
Technician Science and Technical Services 50,560 PLN
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 152,300 PLN
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 124,400 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 143,200 PLN
Katowice 128,500 PLN
Krakow 152,000 PLN
Lublin 137,400 PLN
Poznan 137,400 PLN
Szczecin 136,200 PLN
Warsaw 159,500 PLN
Wroclaw 146,200 PLN

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