How much does a traditional therapist make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩2,917,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $27,110
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 142 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. United States | $106,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $83,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $68,650 |
| 22. United Arab Emirates estimate | $28,130 |
| 23. South Korea estimate | $27,110 |
| 24. Cyprus estimate | $27,030 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor₩63,682,600
- Specialist doctor₩76,727,000
- Registered nurse₩46,344,200
- Midwife₩45,913,600
- Paramedical practitioners₩49,867,700
- Veterinarian₩47,302,500
- Dentist₩53,249,100
- Pharmacist₩48,516,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩2,917,700 a month, ₩35,012,100 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩27,716,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩43,894,200.
Which country pays a traditional therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $106,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a traditional therapist make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $106,800 a year against $27,110 in South Korea, 3.9 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: ₩63,682,600 a year against ₩35,012,100 for a traditional therapist, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate