How much does a journalist make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,489,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $32,430
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.0 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 | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $33,650 |
| 24. South Korea estimate | $32,430 |
| 25. Cyprus estimate | $32,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₩40,049,500
- Translator₩38,583,600
- Lawyer₩55,771,500
- Judge₩59,625,500
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₩48,039,800
- Museum curator₩40,338,900
- Librarian₩41,638,100
- Economist₩51,061,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,489,600 a month, ₩41,875,700 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩32,799,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩55,916,300.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $32,430 in South Korea, 2.3 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ₩41,875,700 a year against ₩40,049,500 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate