Median salary
$75,920
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$35.2k – $101.1k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
1.6%
44 of 2,729 roles
Live roles
2,729
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Invisible Agency
|
$14,560 | 8 |
|
Mindrift
|
$104,000 | 6 |
|
Leidos
|
$44,713 | 6 |
Getwingapp
|
$64,480 | 5 |
|
Ashby
|
$92,407 | 4 |
|
Fieldguide
|
$109,948 | 3 |
Toloka Annotators
|
$10,400 | 3 |
|
Almedia
|
$145,774 | 1 |
Highest-paying roles in South Korea
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $104,000 | 11 |
| Sales | $103,874 | 4 |
| Product Manager | $103,659 | 5 |
| Recruiter | $103,659 | 3 |
| Customer Success | $103,659 | 7 |
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How much do roles in South Korea pay?
The median salary for roles in South Korea is $75,920 per year. Most pay falls between $35,224 (25th percentile) and $101,145 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $12,480 to $119,988.
These figures are computed live from 2,729 active roles in South Korea on JobsRadar, of which 44 (1.6%) 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 Leidos, Mindrift, Almedia and Normal Computing Corporation.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary in South Korea?
- The median is $75,920 per year, with most pay between $35,224 and $101,145 (25th–75th percentile), based on 44 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in South Korea?
- Pay ranges from about $12,480 to $119,988 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $75,920. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.