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 1,265.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 4,149.00 EUR (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly 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:
1,265 - 4,149 EUR
10% earn less lthan 1,265 EUR
10% earns more than 4,149 EUR
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Salary ranges

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

Salaries by age group

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

<24
 
 
Average 1,861
median 1,759
10% 1,116
25% 1,386
75% 2,222
90% 2,739
25-34
 
 
Average 2,515
median 2,248
10% 1,146
25% 1,590
75% 3,137
90% 4,207
35-44
 
 
Average 2,956
median 2,676
10% 1,433
25% 1,938
75% 3,659
90% 4,817
45-54
 
 
Average 2,672
median 2,285
10% 983
25% 1,493
75% 3,409
90% 4,821
55+
 
 
Average 2,492
median 2,178
10% 1,018
25% 1,478
75% 3,150
90% 4,344

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
2,808 EUR
2,374 EUR
Woman icon
Women
In general, in South Korea, men earn 18.3% more than women.

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
3,592 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,872,000 KRW
Anually salary
43,104 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
7,372 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
88,464 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
5,750 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,800,000 KRW
Anually salary
69,000 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
8,294 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
11,250,000 KRW
Anually salary
99,528 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
1,917 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,600,000 KRW
Anually salary
23,004 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
2,396 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,250,000 KRW
Anually salary
28,752 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
6,389 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,666,670 KRW
Anually salary
76,668 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
5,898 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
70,776 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
4,447 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,031,790 KRW
Anually salary
53,364 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
7,372 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
88,464 USD
Anually salary
120,000,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-02-05 08:06:33

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