How much does an astrophysicist make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩4,500,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $41,820
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $168,200 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $129,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $105,900 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $43,390 |
| 24. South Korea estimate | $41,820 |
| 25. Cyprus estimate | $41,690 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $463 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Meteorologist₩49,765,300
- Chemist₩45,430,700
- Geologist₩50,367,400
- Actuary₩48,961,800
- Zoologist₩46,498,800
- Forestry advisor₩45,026,200
- Environmental protection professionals₩42,712,400
- Industrial engineer₩50,380,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an astrophysicist make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩4,500,400 a month, ₩54,004,700 a year.
How much does an astrophysicist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩40,464,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩64,943,900.
Which country pays an astrophysicist the most?
United States, with a median of $168,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an astrophysicist make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $168,200 a year against $41,820 in South Korea, 4.0 times more.
Who makes more, an astrophysicist or a meteorologist?
An astrophysicist: ₩54,004,700 a year against ₩49,765,300 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate