How much does a doctor make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩5,306,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $49,310
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $51,170 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $49,310 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $49,160 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctor₩76,727,000
- Registered nurse₩46,344,200
- Midwife₩45,913,600
- Traditional therapist₩35,012,100
- Paramedical practitioners₩49,867,700
- Veterinarian₩47,302,500
- Dentist₩53,249,100
- Pharmacist₩48,516,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩5,306,900 a month, ₩63,682,600 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩38,790,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩78,606,800.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $49,310 in South Korea, 5.4 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: ₩76,727,000 a year against ₩63,682,600 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate