How much does a judge make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩4,968,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $46,170
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.4 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. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $47,910 |
| 24. South Korea estimate | $46,170 |
| 25. Cyprus estimate | $46,030 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Lawyer₩55,771,500
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₩48,039,800
- Museum curator₩40,338,900
- Librarian₩41,638,100
- Economist₩51,061,400
- Anthropologist₩41,157,200
- Historian₩43,048,900
- Psychologist₩45,758,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩4,968,800 a month, ₩59,625,500 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩40,408,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩71,043,700.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $46,170 in South Korea, 3.0 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: ₩59,625,500 a year against ₩55,771,500 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate