Performance Test Engineer salary in Poland
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Poland is PLN 240k ($59k), with most offers between PLN 190k and PLN 290k. That is 60% below the US median for the same role. Poland ranks 24 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near PLN 180k, leads reach PLN 370k.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Poland
Gross annual pay in PLN. Junior pay is PLN 180k, lead pay is PLN 370k: leads earn 108% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 150k | PLN 180k | PLN 220k | $45k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 190k | PLN 240k | PLN 290k | $59k | |
| Senior | PLN 250k | PLN 310k | PLN 380k | $78k | |
| Lead | PLN 310k | PLN 370k | PLN 450k | $93k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Performance Test Engineer pay by city in Poland
Warsaw pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of PLN 240k. Showing the top 8 of 9 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | A | 1.10× (+10%) | PLN 260k | PLN 210k–PLN 320k | $65k | 88 |
| Krakow | A | 1.00× (0%) | PLN 240k | PLN 190k–PLN 290k | $59k | 19 |
| Wroclaw | A | 0.98× (-2%) | PLN 230k | PLN 190k–PLN 280k | $58k | 4 |
| Poznan | B | 0.95× (-5%) | PLN 220k | PLN 180k–PLN 270k | $56k | 8 |
| Gdansk | B | 0.93× (-7%) | PLN 220k | PLN 180k–PLN 270k | $55k | 9 |
| Lodz | C | 0.89× (-11%) | PLN 210k | PLN 170k–PLN 260k | $52k | 1 |
| Bydgoszcz | C | 0.88× (-12%) | PLN 210k | PLN 170k–PLN 250k | $52k | 0 |
| Lublin | C | 0.88× (-12%) | PLN 210k | PLN 170k–PLN 250k | $52k | 2 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Poland
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer on PLN 240k gross keeps roughly 68–75% after income tax and social contributions, about PLN 160k to PLN 180k a year.
In Poland, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross on an employment contract, monthly net on B2B invoices. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Poland
No Performance Test Engineer role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 200 QA listings in Poland.
QA Specialist - AI Governance Platform
Senior FQA Games Tester - Warsaw (English speaker)
Game Tester (On-site) - Warsaw
38 listings in Poland show a real posted pay range (0 for Performance Test Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Performance Test Engineers in Poland
Employer mix by share of listings (200 listings in Poland). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies26%
- AI companies23%
- Games studios15%
- Fintech companies13%
- Cybersecurity companies10%
What this estimate rests on
The Performance Test Engineer baseline uses 23 US posted pay ranges. For Poland, the country index is calibrated on 135 non-US observations in Central & Eastern Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 6 of 8.
Performance Test Engineer salary and jobs by city in Poland
Performance Test Engineer salary in Poland: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Poland?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Poland is PLN 240k a year ($59k). The p10 is PLN 190k and the p90 is PLN 290k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer earn in Poland?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Poland earns a median of PLN 310k ($78k), with a range of PLN 250k to PLN 380k. Leads earn PLN 370k, 108% more than juniors at PLN 180k.
Which city in Poland pays Performance Test Engineers the most?
Warsaw has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level Performance Test Engineer at about PLN 260k ($65k). Szczecin sits at 0.88x, around PLN 210k.
How does Poland compare with the US for Performance Test Engineer pay?
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in the US earns a median of $150k. In Poland the equivalent is $59k, which is 60% below the US figure. Poland ranks 24 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $49k.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Poland?
Roughly 68–75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about PLN 160k to PLN 180k a year on a PLN 240k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Performance Test Engineer jobs are open in Poland?
PassRidge lists no live Performance Test Engineer listing in Poland today, and 200 QA listings across all roles in Poland. 0 of the Performance Test Engineer listings and 38 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Poland
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | PLN 130k | $33k |
| QA Automation Engineer | PLN 190k | $48k |
| SDET | PLN 210k | $52k |
| QA Lead / Manager | PLN 180k | $44k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | PLN 170k | $42k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | PLN 290k | $72k |
| Game QA Tester | PLN 110k | $26k |
| Accessibility Tester | PLN 160k | $39k |
| Business / Test Analyst | PLN 140k | $36k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | PLN 160k | $40k |
| Localization QA Tester | PLN 77k | $19k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | PLN 170k | $42k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | PLN 230k | $58k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | PLN 140k | $36k |
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