How much does a firefighter make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,357,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $31,190
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 20. Spain estimate | $35,270 |
| 21. South Korea estimate | $31,190 |
| 22. Slovenia estimate | $31,140 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officer₩40,923,500
- Correctional officer₩36,445,100
- Security guard₩30,445,100
- Aid worker₩34,418,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,357,200 a month, ₩40,286,600 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩32,545,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩49,545,400.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $31,190 in South Korea, 2.0 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
A firefighter: ₩40,286,600 a year against ₩36,445,100 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate