How much does a construction worker make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,236,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,780
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.6 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 | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 20. Spain estimate | $21,460 |
| 21. South Korea estimate | $20,780 |
| 22. Greece estimate | $18,910 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant₩31,089,200
- Civils worker₩30,830,400
- Picker and packer₩22,400,600
- Factory labourer₩25,460,400
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₩23,841,600
- Fiacre driver₩22,202,400
- Warehouse worker₩26,266,800
- Shelf stacker₩21,229,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,236,400 a month, ₩26,836,800 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩23,888,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩32,563,000.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $20,780 in South Korea, 2.2 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: ₩31,089,200 a year against ₩26,836,800 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate