How much does a chemist make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,785,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $35,180
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $36,500 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $35,180 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $35,070 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Astrophysicist₩54,004,700
- Meteorologist₩49,765,300
- 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 a chemist make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,785,900 a month, ₩45,430,700 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩37,912,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩56,922,800.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
United States, with a median of $92,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $35,180 in South Korea, 2.6 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: ₩54,004,700 a year against ₩45,430,700 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate