How much does a water-based fisheries worker make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩1,960,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,210
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea ranks among 142 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 | $58,020 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,740 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,340 |
| 18. Spain estimate | $18,460 |
| 19. South Korea estimate | $18,210 |
| 20. Greece estimate | $16,580 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands₩23,214,300
- Livestock farm labourers₩23,724,700
- Farm hand₩24,552,000
- Gardener₩24,515,800
- Forest worker₩26,298,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩1,960,100 a month, ₩23,521,200 a year.
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩20,921,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩27,475,800.
Which country pays a water-based fisheries worker the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water-based fisheries worker make more in South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $18,210 in South Korea, 2.0 times more.
Who makes more, a water-based fisheries worker or a farm hand?
A farm hand: ₩24,552,000 a year against ₩23,521,200 for a water-based fisheries worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate