How much does a housekeeper make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩1,797,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,700
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.5 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 | $53,200 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,950 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,740 |
| 20. Spain estimate | $16,930 |
| 21. South Korea estimate | $16,700 |
| 22. Greece estimate | $15,200 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Cleaner₩21,293,100
- Garment presser₩21,992,900
- Car cleaner₩22,837,500
- Window washer₩24,498,000
- Cleaners₩24,852,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩1,797,400 a month, ₩21,569,000 a year.
How much does a housekeeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩19,512,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩24,447,700.
Which country pays a housekeeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a housekeeper make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $35,510 a year against $16,700 in South Korea, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a housekeeper or a car cleaner?
A car cleaner: ₩22,837,500 a year against ₩21,569,000 for a housekeeper, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate