How much does a preschool teacher make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,985,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $27,740
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 143 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 | $85,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $70,260 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $61,220 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $28,790 |
| 24. South Korea estimate | $27,740 |
| 25. Cyprus estimate | $27,660 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Elementary school teacher₩42,491,400
- Professor₩46,107,500
- Vocational teacher₩41,775,900
- High school teacher₩45,125,800
- Education officer₩42,301,700
- Special needs teacher₩42,935,100
- Esol teacher₩36,379,500
- Music teacher₩37,591,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,985,900 a month, ₩35,830,200 a year.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩32,059,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩43,388,800.
Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a preschool teacher make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $42,690 a year against $27,740 in South Korea, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school teacher?
An elementary school teacher: ₩42,491,400 a year against ₩35,830,200 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate