How much does a sex worker make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,096,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $19,480
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.6 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 19. Australia | $20,400 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $19,480 |
| 21. Slovenia estimate | $19,440 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₩28,889,700
- Companion₩27,588,100
- Embalmer₩30,541,600
- Animal carer₩25,989,800
- Driving instructor₩33,594,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,096,300 a month, ₩25,155,700 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩22,166,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩28,806,100.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $19,480 in South Korea, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ₩28,889,700 a year against ₩25,155,700 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate