How much does a dentist make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩4,437,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $41,230
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $42,780 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $41,230 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $41,110 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Pharmacist₩48,516,400
- Public health inspector₩45,140,100
- Physical therapist₩39,870,200
- Dietitian₩39,442,400
- Speech therapist₩41,122,600
- Optometrist₩43,800,500
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₩39,157,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩4,437,400 a month, ₩53,249,100 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩39,464,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩67,692,200.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $41,230 in South Korea, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: ₩53,249,100 a year against ₩48,516,400 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate