How much does a tailor make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,258,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,980
- 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. Iceland estimate | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 16. Israel estimate | $21,460 |
| 17. South Korea estimate | $20,980 |
| 18. Italy estimate | $20,570 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutter₩29,323,100
- Embroiderer₩31,302,900
- Upholsterer₩31,544,100
- Tanner₩32,861,300
- Shoemaker₩30,587,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,258,300 a month, ₩27,099,900 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩23,743,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩32,117,100.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $20,980 in South Korea, 2.0 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: ₩29,323,100 a year against ₩27,099,900 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate