Speech Therapy
You help people speak and communicate.
You diagnose and treat speech disorders, in children and adults. Growing demand, meaningful work and a real path to your own well-paid practice.
Is it for you?
This field usually suits people of the social and investigative type (RIASEC model). Patience, empathy, an interest in language and people.
Salary (indicative, gross/month)
| Stage | Pay |
|---|---|
| Starting out | PLN 4.5-6k |
| With experience | PLN 8-16k (own practice) |
These are indicative figures — real pay depends on city, company, specialisation and contract type.
Example jobs after this field
Pros
- Growing demand (children, seniors, post-stroke)
- Meaningful work with visible results
- A path to your own practice
- Good work-life balance
Cons
- Requires patience and consistency
- Moderate pay on a salaried job
- The work can be repetitive
- You have to keep upskilling
Future and automation
Very low, speech therapy is close contact with a person.
Alternative path
A speech therapy degree (often after philology/pedagogy) plus specialisations.
First steps
- Check whether you enjoy working with children and patient practice
- Learn what a speech therapist's work involves
- Look into specialisations (neuro-speech therapy, etc.)
- Consider the prospect of your own practice
Not sure if "Speech Therapy" is the right path for you?
Take the free 10-minute aptitude test (RIASEC model) and see how this field fits your strengths — compared with other paths.
Take the free test →Frequently asked questions
How long does Speech Therapy take?
Roughly about 3 years. Full-time public studies are usually free.
How much can you earn after Speech Therapy?
Indicatively PLN 4.5-6k starting out and PLN 8-16k (own practice) per month with experience (gross). These are indicative figures depending on city and specialisation.
Who is Speech Therapy for?
Patience, empathy, an interest in language and people. In the RIASEC model it best suits the social and investigative type.