How much do senior government officials earn in South Korea
₩140,671,500a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩11,722,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $108,900
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 3.4 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What senior government officials earn in South Korea
Lowest 10%: ₩102,222,800Median: ₩140,671,500Highest 10%: ₩198,978,600
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $175,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $166,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $140,100 |
| 11. United States | $118,100 |
| 12. South Korea estimate | $108,900 |
| 13. Norway estimate | $102,900 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $697 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators₩57,140,100
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village₩141,894,800
- Trades union official₩127,053,500
- CEO₩144,794,300
Frequently asked questions
How much do senior government officials earn a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩11,722,600 a month, ₩140,671,500 a year.
Which country pays senior government officials the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $131,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do senior government officials earn more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $118,100 a year against $108,900 in South Korea, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate