How much does a waiter make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩1,975,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,350
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 19. Cyprus estimate | $20,810 |
| 20. South Korea estimate | $18,350 |
| 21. Slovenia estimate | $18,320 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Bartender₩24,818,700
- Flight attendant₩31,351,000
- Rail conductor₩29,432,600
- Guide₩27,597,700
- Cook₩26,128,400
- Hairdresser₩24,436,300
- Beautician₩24,473,100
- Household manager₩28,276,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩1,975,200 a month, ₩23,702,300 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩18,397,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩30,015,200.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $18,350 in South Korea, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: ₩24,818,700 a year against ₩23,702,300 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate