How much does a sewing machine operator make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,480,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,050
- 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 19. Italy estimate | $23,050 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $23,050 |
| 21. France estimate | $22,800 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator₩32,425,800
- Textile machine operator₩32,120,900
- Fabric dyer₩34,183,100
- Hide machine operator₩34,402,800
- Gluing operator₩31,620,300
- Laundry worker₩29,589,400
- Textile braider₩33,052,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,480,500 a month, ₩29,766,000 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩26,667,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩33,106,400.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $23,050 in South Korea, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: ₩32,425,800 a year against ₩29,766,000 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate