How much does a cook make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,177,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,230
- 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 19. Cyprus estimate | $22,940 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $20,230 |
| 21. Slovenia estimate | $20,190 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant₩31,351,000
- Rail conductor₩29,432,600
- Guide₩27,597,700
- Waiter₩23,702,300
- Bartender₩24,818,700
- Hairdresser₩24,436,300
- Beautician₩24,473,100
- Household manager₩28,276,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,177,400 a month, ₩26,128,400 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩23,153,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩29,424,100.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $20,230 in South Korea, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: ₩31,351,000 a year against ₩26,128,400 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate