How much does a security guard make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,537,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,570
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 20. Cyprus estimate | $26,730 |
| 21. South Korea estimate | $23,570 |
| 22. Slovenia estimate | $23,530 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₩40,286,600
- Police officer₩40,923,500
- Correctional officer₩36,445,100
- Aid worker₩34,418,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,537,100 a month, ₩30,445,100 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩27,535,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩36,051,900.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $23,570 in South Korea, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ₩40,286,600 a year against ₩30,445,100 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate