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How much does a kitchen assistant make in South Korea?

₩21,247,800a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩1,770,700 a month. estimate

Equals
$16,450
Compared with the median pay in South Korea
0.5 times
Data from
2022

Where South Korea ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaSouth Korea, rank 21

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What kitchen helpers earn in South Korea
Lowest 10%: ₩18,630,400Median: ₩21,247,800Highest 10%: ₩23,487,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$52,410
2. Iceland estimate$52,160
3. Denmark estimate$39,150
20. Slovenia estimate$17,190
21. South Korea estimate$16,450
22. Greece estimate$14,970
144. Kenya estimate$103
Compare kitchen helpers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a kitchen assistant make a month in South Korea?

The median gross salary is ₩1,770,700 a month, ₩21,247,800 a year.

How much does a kitchen assistant make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩18,630,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩23,487,200.

Which country pays a kitchen assistant the most?

United States, with a median of $34,990 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a kitchen assistant make more in South Korea or in United States?

In United States: $34,990 a year against $16,450 in South Korea, 2.1 times more.

Who makes more, a kitchen assistant or a fast food worker?

A kitchen assistant: ₩21,247,800 a year against ₩16,467,500 for a fast food worker, 1.3 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate