How much does a companion make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,299,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $21,360
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 143 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 | $62,660 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,420 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,370 |
| 18. Cyprus estimate | $24,220 |
| 19. South Korea estimate | $21,360 |
| 20. Slovenia estimate | $21,320 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $341 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₩28,889,700
- Embalmer₩30,541,600
- Animal carer₩25,989,800
- Driving instructor₩33,594,900
- Sex worker₩25,155,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a companion make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,299,000 a month, ₩27,588,100 a year.
How much does a companion make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩23,801,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩31,863,800.
Which country pays a companion the most?
United States, with a median of $45,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a companion make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $45,670 a year against $21,360 in South Korea, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a companion or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ₩28,889,700 a year against ₩27,588,100 for a companion, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate