How much does a CEO make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩12,066,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $112,100
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 3.5 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 144 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. Luxembourg estimate | $180,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $171,300 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $144,200 |
| 12. United States | $118,700 |
| 13. South Korea estimate | $112,100 |
| 14. Norway estimate | $105,900 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $717 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators₩57,140,100
- Senior government officials₩140,671,500
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village₩141,894,800
- Trades union official₩127,053,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CEO make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩12,066,200 a month, ₩144,794,300 a year.
How much does a CEO make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩104,989,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩205,192,500.
Which country pays a CEO the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $133,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a CEO make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $118,700 a year against $112,100 in South Korea, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a CEO or a trades union official?
A CEO: ₩144,794,300 a year against ₩127,053,500 for a trades union official, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate