How much does a hairdresser make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,036,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,920
- 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 | $55,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $55,290 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $49,930 |
| 19. Cyprus estimate | $21,450 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $18,920 |
| 21. Slovenia estimate | $18,890 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $302 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Beautician₩24,473,100
- Flight attendant₩31,351,000
- Rail conductor₩29,432,600
- Guide₩27,597,700
- Cook₩26,128,400
- Waiter₩23,702,300
- Bartender₩24,818,700
- Household manager₩28,276,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,036,400 a month, ₩24,436,300 a year.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩21,754,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩31,789,800.
Which country pays a hairdresser the most?
United States, with a median of $37,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hairdresser make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $37,450 a year against $18,920 in South Korea, 2.0 times more.
Who makes more, a hairdresser or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: ₩31,351,000 a year against ₩24,436,300 for a hairdresser, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate