How much does a correctional officer make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,037,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $28,220
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.9 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 20. Cyprus estimate | $31,990 |
| 21. South Korea estimate | $28,220 |
| 22. Slovenia estimate | $28,170 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₩40,286,600
- Police officer₩40,923,500
- Security guard₩30,445,100
- Aid worker₩34,418,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,037,100 a month, ₩36,445,100 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩31,903,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩43,879,400.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $28,220 in South Korea, 2.2 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ₩40,286,600 a year against ₩36,445,100 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate