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Salaries in South Korea

The salary range of employees working in South Korea is, by default, in the range of 1,262.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 4,140.00 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:
1,262 - 4,140 EUR
10% earn less lthan 1,262 EUR
10% earns more than 4,140 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 1,857
median 1,755
10% 1,113
25% 1,383
75% 2,217
90% 2,733
25-34
 
 
Average 2,510
median 2,243
10% 1,143
25% 1,586
75% 3,130
90% 4,198
35-44
 
 
Average 2,950
median 2,670
10% 1,430
25% 1,934
75% 3,651
90% 4,807
45-54
 
 
Average 2,666
median 2,280
10% 981
25% 1,490
75% 3,402
90% 4,811
55+
 
 
Average 2,487
median 2,173
10% 1,016
25% 1,475
75% 3,143
90% 4,335

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
2,801 EUR
2,369 EUR
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Women
In general, in South Korea, men earn 18.2% 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
3,584 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,872,000 KRW
Anually salary
43,008 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
7,357 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
88,284 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
5,738 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,800,000 KRW
Anually salary
68,856 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
8,276 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
11,250,000 KRW
Anually salary
99,312 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
1,913 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,600,000 KRW
Anually salary
22,956 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
2,391 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,250,000 KRW
Anually salary
28,692 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
6,376 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,666,670 KRW
Anually salary
76,512 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
5,885 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
70,620 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
4,437 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,031,790 KRW
Anually salary
53,244 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
7,357 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000,000 KRW
Anually salary
88,284 USD
Anually salary
120,000,000 KRW
ClockPosted: 2025-02-05 08:06:33

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