How much does a software programmer make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,960,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $36,800
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.1 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $38,190 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $36,800 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $36,690 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analyst₩52,192,000
- Software developer₩51,474,000
- Web developer₩47,570,400
- Software tester₩49,125,800
- Data administrator₩48,175,100
- Systems administrator₩48,013,700
- Networks engineer₩49,859,400
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified₩49,987,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,960,500 a month, ₩47,526,000 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩38,085,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩57,332,600.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $36,800 in South Korea, 2.7 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: ₩52,192,000 a year against ₩47,526,000 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate