How much does a proofreader make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩4,110,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $38,190
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $83,230 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $62,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $62,410 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $38,960 |
| 16. South Korea estimate | $38,190 |
| 17. Sweden estimate | $37,550 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $560 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Library assistant₩43,510,400
- Mail carrier₩46,567,200
- Scribes and related workers₩47,559,300
- File clerk₩47,131,300
- Personnel clerks₩49,228,300
- Clerical support workers not elsewhere classified₩44,580,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a proofreader make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩4,110,500 a month, ₩49,325,500 a year.
How much does a proofreader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩42,151,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩58,792,600.
Which country pays a proofreader the most?
Germany, with a median of $61,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a proofreader make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $51,120 a year against $38,190 in South Korea, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a proofreader or a library assistant?
A proofreader: ₩49,325,500 a year against ₩43,510,400 for a library assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate