How much does a high school teacher make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,760,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $34,940
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $36,260 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $34,940 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $34,840 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Professor₩46,107,500
- Vocational teacher₩41,775,900
- Elementary school teacher₩42,491,400
- Preschool teacher₩35,830,200
- Education officer₩42,301,700
- Special needs teacher₩42,935,100
- Esol teacher₩36,379,500
- Music teacher₩37,591,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,760,500 a month, ₩45,125,800 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩38,609,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩52,981,100.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $34,940 in South Korea, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: ₩45,125,800 a year against ₩41,775,900 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate