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Software Engineer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Poznan and Wroclaw: Average gross pay is 8% higher in Wroclaw. Cost of living is 7% cheaper in Poznan. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Poznan
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Wroclaw

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€26,000/yr
€28,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€13,500
€14,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€22,000
€23,000
Senior Developer Pay
€37,000
€39,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€49,000
€51,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€490
€520
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€310
€330
Groceries (Monthly)
€148
€155
Public Transport Pass
€17
€18
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€88
€92
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€768/mo
CHEAPER
€822/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
17%
17%
Social Security Deduction
13%
13%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,283/mo
€1,342/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.8
8.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€515/mo
€520/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~19 months
~19 months
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