Performance Test Engineer salary in Warsaw, Poland
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Warsaw earns a median of PLN 260k a year gross ($65k), from PLN 210k at p10 to PLN 320k at p90. Warsaw pays 1.10× the Poland median and 57% below the US median of $150k. About 1.7 million people live in Warsaw.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Warsaw
Gross annual pay in PLN. Junior PLN 200k, lead PLN 410k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 160k | PLN 200k | PLN 240k | $49k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 210k | PLN 260k | PLN 320k | $65k | |
| Senior | PLN 280k | PLN 340k | PLN 420k | $85k | |
| Lead | PLN 340k | PLN 410k | PLN 500k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Poland median (PLN 240k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Warsaw
Employers in Poland usually quote monthly gross on an employment contract, monthly net on B2B invoices.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
Performance Test Engineer pay in other Poland cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krakow | 1.00× | PLN 190k | PLN 240k | PLN 290k |
| Wroclaw | 0.98× | PLN 190k | PLN 230k | PLN 280k |
| Poznan | 0.95× | PLN 180k | PLN 220k | PLN 270k |
| Gdansk | 0.93× | PLN 180k | PLN 220k | PLN 270k |
| Lodz | 0.89× | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 260k |
| Bydgoszcz | 0.88× | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 250k |
| Lublin | 0.88× | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 250k |
| Szczecin | 0.88× | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 250k |
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Performance Test Engineer salary in Warsaw: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Warsaw?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Warsaw is PLN 260k a year ($65k). The p10 is PLN 210k and the p90 is PLN 320k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Warsaw with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer make in Warsaw?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Warsaw earns a median of PLN 340k ($85k), with a range of PLN 280k to PLN 420k. Leads reach PLN 410k and juniors start near PLN 200k.
What is an entry-level Performance Test Engineer salary in Warsaw?
A junior Performance Test Engineer in Warsaw earns about PLN 200k a year ($49k), between PLN 160k and PLN 240k. Pay rises to PLN 260k at mid-level.
Is Warsaw a good-paying city for Performance Test Engineers in Poland?
Warsaw ranks 1st of 9 tracked Poland cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of PLN 240k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Warsaw?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about PLN 180k to PLN 200k a year, or PLN 16k a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Performance Test Engineer in Warsaw?
A PLN 260k gross salary equals about PLN 120 an hour on a 40-hour week (PLN 22k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.