How much does a mechanical engineer make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩4,273,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $39,710
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.2 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $41,200 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $39,710 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $39,590 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer₩50,380,900
- Civil engineer₩48,851,000
- Environment engineer₩46,688,700
- Chemical engineer₩50,305,000
- Mine engineer₩54,096,600
- Test engineer₩50,493,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩4,273,500 a month, ₩51,281,900 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩44,364,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩61,365,100.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $39,710 in South Korea, 2.8 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: ₩51,281,900 a year against ₩48,851,000 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate