How much does a lawyer make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩4,647,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $43,190
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.3 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. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 24. Spain estimate | $43,410 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $43,190 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $43,060 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- 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
- Anthropologist₩41,157,200
- Historian₩43,048,900
- Psychologist₩45,758,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩4,647,600 a month, ₩55,771,500 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩41,952,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩76,479,000.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $43,190 in South Korea, 3.7 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
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