Median salary
$76,794
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$42.3k – $103.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
3.2%
36 of 1,125 roles
Live roles
1,125
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Senior Python Engineer - AI Coding Agent Evaluation (Freelance)
Enterprise Security Engineer
Software Engineer - All Levels (Korea)
Mongolian Language Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Science Specialist (Fluent in Korean) - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Customer Success Manager - APAC
Chatbot Developer (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord) - Freelance
Ex-MBB Strategy Consultant - AI Training (Remote)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Mindrift
|
$114,400 | 10 |
|
Invisible Agency
|
$14,560 | 8 |
|
Fieldguide
|
$101,031 | 3 |
|
Ashby
|
$68,265 | 3 |
Remote
|
$90,900 | 2 |
Authentic Brands Group
|
$79,040 | 2 |
Hire Hangar
|
$57,000 | 2 |
Getwingapp
|
$44,720 | 2 |
Highest-paying roles in South Korea
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $102,451 | 12 |
| Sales | $90,900 | 7 |
| Recruiter | $90,900 | 5 |
| Customer Success | $73,652 | 4 |
| Product Manager | $68,265 | 5 |
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How much do roles in South Korea pay?
The median salary for roles in South Korea is $76,794 per year. Most pay falls between $42,330 (25th percentile) and $103,161 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $12,480 to $124,800.
These figures are computed live from 1,125 active roles in South Korea on JobsRadar, of which 36 (3.2%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid roles in South Korea include Mindrift, Sendbird, Fieldguide and Invisible Agency.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.