How much does a police officer make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,410,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $31,690
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.0 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 20. Cyprus estimate | $35,920 |
| 21. South Korea estimate | $31,690 |
| 22. Slovenia estimate | $31,630 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₩40,286,600
- Correctional officer₩36,445,100
- Security guard₩30,445,100
- Aid worker₩34,418,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,410,300 a month, ₩40,923,500 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩33,781,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩48,349,300.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $31,690 in South Korea, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: ₩40,923,500 a year against ₩36,445,100 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate