How much does a musician make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,113,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $28,930
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $30,020 |
| 24. South Korea estimate | $28,930 |
| 25. Cyprus estimate | $28,840 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₩41,347,400
- Ballet dancer₩36,938,300
- Art director₩44,499,600
- Actor₩31,517,100
- Announcer₩41,411,400
- Performer₩29,573,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,113,400 a month, ₩37,360,800 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩26,649,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩47,117,200.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $28,930 in South Korea, 3.2 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: ₩41,347,400 a year against ₩37,360,800 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate