How much does a guide make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,299,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $21,370
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.7 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 | $62,680 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,440 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,390 |
| 19. Cyprus estimate | $24,230 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $21,370 |
| 21. Slovenia estimate | $21,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $341 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant₩31,351,000
- Rail conductor₩29,432,600
- Cook₩26,128,400
- Waiter₩23,702,300
- Bartender₩24,818,700
- Hairdresser₩24,436,300
- Beautician₩24,473,100
- Household manager₩28,276,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a guide make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,299,800 a month, ₩27,597,700 a year.
How much does a guide make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩24,030,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩33,199,300.
Which country pays a guide the most?
United States, with a median of $48,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a guide make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $48,580 a year against $21,370 in South Korea, 2.3 times more.
Who makes more, a guide or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: ₩31,351,000 a year against ₩27,597,700 for a guide, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate