How much does a factory labourer make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,121,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $19,710
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $62,800 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,500 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $46,920 |
| 20. Slovenia estimate | $20,600 |
| 21. South Korea estimate | $19,710 |
| 22. Greece estimate | $17,940 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Picker and packer₩22,400,600
- Mining assistant₩31,089,200
- Civils worker₩30,830,400
- Construction worker₩26,836,800
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₩23,841,600
- Fiacre driver₩22,202,400
- Warehouse worker₩26,266,800
- Shelf stacker₩21,229,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a factory labourer make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,121,700 a month, ₩25,460,400 a year.
How much does a factory labourer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩23,014,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩29,164,900.
Which country pays a factory labourer the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a factory labourer make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $40,870 a year against $19,710 in South Korea, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a factory labourer or a picker and packer?
A factory labourer: ₩25,460,400 a year against ₩22,400,600 for a picker and packer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate