How much does an actor make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,626,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $24,400
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $75,280 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $61,800 |
| 3. United States | $60,420 |
| 24. Australia | $24,550 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $24,400 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $24,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $270 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₩41,347,400
- Musician₩37,360,800
- Ballet dancer₩36,938,300
- Art director₩44,499,600
- Announcer₩41,411,400
- Performer₩29,573,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,626,400 a month, ₩31,517,100 a year.
How much does an actor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩17,334,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩53,579,100.
Which country pays an actor the most?
United States, with a median of $60,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actor make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $60,420 a year against $24,400 in South Korea, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, an actor or an artist?
An artist: ₩41,347,400 a year against ₩31,517,100 for an actor, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate