How much does a food service worker make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩1,913,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,780
- 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 | $52,160 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $51,960 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $46,930 |
| 19. Cyprus estimate | $20,160 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $17,780 |
| 21. Slovenia estimate | $17,750 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $284 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Runway model₩25,099,700
- Promotions demonstrator₩24,575,900
- Door to door seller₩28,559,600
- Call centre agent₩29,191,500
- Gas station salesperson₩23,169,100
- Rental sales worker₩28,286,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service worker make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩1,913,900 a month, ₩22,966,600 a year.
How much does a food service worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩20,189,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩26,027,600.
Which country pays a food service worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $34,360 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a food service worker make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $31,380 a year against $17,780 in South Korea, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a food service worker or a runway model?
A runway model: ₩25,099,700 a year against ₩22,966,600 for a food service worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate