How much does a social worker make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,395,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $31,550
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.0 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $32,730 |
| 24. South Korea estimate | $31,550 |
| 25. Cyprus estimate | $31,450 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist₩51,061,400
- Anthropologist₩41,157,200
- Historian₩43,048,900
- Psychologist₩45,758,800
- Religious professionals₩36,340,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,395,100 a month, ₩40,740,800 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩35,069,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩49,285,300.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $31,550 in South Korea, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: ₩51,061,400 a year against ₩40,740,800 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate