How much does an economist make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩4,255,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $39,540
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.2 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 24. Spain estimate | $41,020 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $39,540 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $39,420 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist₩41,157,200
- Historian₩43,048,900
- Psychologist₩45,758,800
- Social worker₩40,740,800
- Religious professionals₩36,340,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩4,255,100 a month, ₩51,061,400 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩39,909,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩66,129,100.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $39,540 in South Korea, 3.2 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: ₩51,061,400 a year against ₩41,157,200 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate