How much does a translator make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,215,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $29,880
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.9 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $31,000 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $29,880 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $29,790 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₩40,049,500
- Journalist₩41,875,700
- Lawyer₩55,771,500
- Judge₩59,625,500
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₩48,039,800
- Museum curator₩40,338,900
- Librarian₩41,638,100
- Economist₩51,061,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,215,300 a month, ₩38,583,600 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩32,078,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩47,383,700.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $29,880 in South Korea, 2.4 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: ₩40,049,500 a year against ₩38,583,600 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate