Doctors at a hospital in Sosnowiec, Poland, earned significantly higher salaries than previously revealed in the highly publicized case of Dawid Kacprzyk. One contract doctor, specializing in otolaryngology, earned over 1.8 million złoty (approximately $430,000 USD) last year. This information was released in response to an inquiry from city council member Ewa Szota, as reported by "Gazeta Wyborcza." The substantial earnings raise questions about public sector compensation and transparency. This case highlights a disparity in income amongst medical professionals within the same system. The specifics were brought to light due to local political scrutiny. The revealed figures are prompting further discussion on salary structures within Polish hospitals.