How much does a pastry cook make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,500,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,230
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.7 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. Iceland estimate | $63,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,140 |
| 17. Israel estimate | $23,760 |
| 18. South Korea estimate | $23,230 |
| 19. Italy estimate | $22,780 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher₩31,401,400
- Cheese maker₩40,088,000
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₩32,612,000
- Coffee taster₩34,218,400
- Tobacco dryer₩33,765,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pastry cook make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,500,200 a month, ₩30,002,900 a year.
How much does a pastry cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩26,837,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩33,518,300.
Which country pays a pastry cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pastry cook make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $37,160 a year against $23,230 in South Korea, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a pastry cook or a butcher?
A butcher: ₩31,401,400 a year against ₩30,002,900 for a pastry cook, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate