How much does a fast food worker make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩1,372,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,750
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.4 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $50,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $40,620 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $40,420 |
| 3. United States | $31,380 |
| 19. Slovenia estimate | $13,320 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $12,750 |
| 21. Greece estimate | $11,600 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $80 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Kitchen assistant₩21,247,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food worker make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩1,372,300 a month, ₩16,467,500 a year.
How much does a fast food worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩14,458,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩18,724,100.
Which country pays a fast food worker the most?
United States, with a median of $31,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a fast food worker make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $31,380 a year against $12,750 in South Korea, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, a fast food worker or a kitchen assistant?
A kitchen assistant: ₩21,247,800 a year against ₩16,467,500 for a fast food worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate