Salary data for country: South Korea
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Salaries in South Korea

The salary range of employees working in South Korea is, by default, in the range of 17,184 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 56,388 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total annual salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross salary in South Korea is
80% of people earn:
17K - 56K USD
10% earn less lthan 17K USD
10% earns more than 56K USD
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in South Korea into salary brackets in USD.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in South Korea by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 25K
median 24K
10% 15K
25% 19K
75% 30K
90% 37K
25-34
 
 
Average 34K
median 31K
10% 16K
25% 22K
75% 43K
90% 57K
35-44
 
 
Average 40K
median 36K
10% 19K
25% 26K
75% 50K
90% 65K
45-54
 
 
Average 36K
median 31K
10% 13K
25% 20K
75% 46K
90% 66K
55+
 
 
Average 34K
median 30K
10% 14K
25% 20K
75% 43K
90% 59K

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in South Korea (USD).

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Men
38,160 USD
32,268 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in South Korea, men earn 18.3% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Junior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Seoul
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,565 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,872,000 KRW
Anually salary
42,780 USD
Anually salary
58,464,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-06-08 08:39:50
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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Soeul
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
7,318 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
87,816 USD
Anually salary
120,000,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-04-29 10:49:09
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Project Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
5,708 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,800,000 KRW
Anually salary
68,496 USD
Anually salary
93,600,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-04-27 17:07:12
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HR Business Partner
Human Resources
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Gangnam-gu
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
8,232 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
11,250,000 KRW
Anually salary
98,784 USD
Anually salary
135,000,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-04-08 16:14:41
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Dental Hygienist
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Gangnam-gu
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,903 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,600,000 KRW
Anually salary
22,836 USD
Anually salary
31,200,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-04-03 14:20:59
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Service Technician
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Seoul
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
2,378 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,250,000 KRW
Anually salary
28,536 USD
Anually salary
39,000,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-03-13 01:16:43
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Senior Graphic Designer
Journalism, Printing Arts & Media
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Seoul
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
6,342 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,666,670 KRW
Anually salary
76,104 USD
Anually salary
104,000,040 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-03-12 14:08:14
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Project Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Gwanak-gu
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
5,854 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
70,248 USD
Anually salary
96,000,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-02-10 12:58:38
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Train Dispatcher
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Seoul
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
4,414 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,031,790 KRW
Anually salary
52,968 USD
Anually salary
72,381,480 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-02-09 22:25:55
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Game developer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Gangnam-gu
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
7,318 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
87,816 USD
Anually salary
120,000,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-02-05 08:06:33

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