How much does a secretary make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,979,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $36,980
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.1 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 | $80,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,420 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $37,720 |
| 17. South Korea estimate | $36,980 |
| 18. Sweden estimate | $36,350 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Office clerk₩46,447,400
- Typist₩44,318,600
- Data entry clerk₩42,092,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,979,400 a month, ₩47,753,100 a year.
How much does a secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩41,404,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩54,565,000.
Which country pays a secretary the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a secretary make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $47,540 a year against $36,980 in South Korea, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a secretary or a typist?
A secretary: ₩47,753,100 a year against ₩44,318,600 for a typist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate