How much does an elementary school teacher make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,540,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $32,900
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.0 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 | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $34,140 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $32,900 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $32,800 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacher₩35,830,200
- Professor₩46,107,500
- Vocational teacher₩41,775,900
- High school teacher₩45,125,800
- Education officer₩42,301,700
- Special needs teacher₩42,935,100
- Esol teacher₩36,379,500
- Music teacher₩37,591,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,540,900 a month, ₩42,491,400 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩37,849,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩51,526,300.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $32,900 in South Korea, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: ₩42,491,400 a year against ₩35,830,200 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate