How much does a candle factory worker make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,867,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $26,640
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 142 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. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 15. Israel estimate | $27,250 |
| 16. South Korea estimate | $26,640 |
| 17. Italy estimate | $26,120 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch maker₩37,082,900
- Piano tuner₩37,782,500
- Jeweller₩32,582,300
- Potter₩33,318,700
- Glassblower₩32,519,400
- Sign installer₩34,131,000
- Basketmaker₩30,666,400
- Carpet worker₩31,191,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,867,300 a month, ₩34,408,100 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩27,351,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩41,130,500.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $26,640 in South Korea, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: ₩37,082,900 a year against ₩34,408,100 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate