How much does a cleaner make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩1,774,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,490
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.5 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 | $52,520 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,240 |
| 19. Slovenia estimate | $17,230 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $16,490 |
| 21. Spain estimate | $15,120 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $103 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Housekeeper₩21,569,000
- Garment presser₩21,992,900
- Car cleaner₩22,837,500
- Window washer₩24,498,000
- Cleaners₩24,852,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaner make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩1,774,400 a month, ₩21,293,100 a year.
How much does a cleaner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩19,237,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩24,084,000.
Which country pays a cleaner the most?
United States, with a median of $36,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cleaner make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $36,280 a year against $16,490 in South Korea, 2.2 times more.
Who makes more, a cleaner or a garment presser?
A garment presser: ₩21,992,900 a year against ₩21,293,100 for a cleaner, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate