How much does an electrical engineer make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩4,445,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $41,300
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $127,400 |
| 2. United States | $120,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,600 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $42,860 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $41,300 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $41,180 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩4,445,000 a month, ₩53,339,400 a year.
How much does an electrical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩44,467,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩63,194,100.
Which country pays an electrical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $120,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrical engineer make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $120,600 a year against $41,300 in South Korea, 2.9 times more.
Who makes more, an electrical engineer or an electronic engineer?
An electrical engineer: ₩53,339,400 a year against ₩51,708,800 for an electronic engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate