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Health and Medical Average Salaries in Korea (South) 2024

How much money does a person working in Health and Medical make in Korea (South)?


Average Monthly Salary
5,800,000 KRW
( 69,600,000 KRW yearly)

LOW
1,210,000
KRW
AVERAGE
5,800,000
KRW
HIGH
17,400,000
KRW
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Health and Medical in Korea (South) typically earns around 5,800,000 KRW. Salaries range from 1,210,000 KRW (lowest average) to 17,400,000 KRW (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Health and Medical domain in Korea (South) exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Health and Medical
Academic Clinician7,470,000 KRW
Acute Care Nurse3,590,000 KRW
Administrative Director7,180,000 KRW
Admitting Clerk1,260,000 KRW
Admitting Manager3,780,000 KRW
Admitting Officer3,060,000 KRW
Admitting Representative1,770,000 KRW
Adult Nurse3,220,000 KRW
Advanced Nutrition Aide5,590,000 KRW
Advanced Practice Provider5,370,000 KRW
Allergist7,190,000 KRW
Ambulance Attendant3,110,000 KRW
Ambulance Dispatcher3,090,000 KRW
Ambulance Driver2,880,000 KRW
Ambulance Officer and Paramedic3,400,000 KRW
Ambulatory Services Director5,760,000 KRW
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor6,760,000 KRW
Anesthesia Technician4,210,000 KRW
Anesthesiologist12,100,000 KRW
Anesthesiology Assistant4,370,000 KRW
Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Specialist5,600,000 KRW
Assistant Director of Nursing5,720,000 KRW
Assistant Occupational Therapist3,300,000 KRW
Assistant Optometrist3,640,000 KRW
Assistant Pathologist5,160,000 KRW
Assistant Physical Therapist3,050,000 KRW
Audiologist7,160,000 KRW
Behavioral Health Specialist4,590,000 KRW
Biohacking Expert6,030,000 KRW
Biomedical Engineering Director5,450,000 KRW
Biomedical Engineering Technician2,910,000 KRW
Breast Center Manager11,800,000 KRW
Cardiac Sonographer4,810,000 KRW
Cardiac Technician2,850,000 KRW
Cardiology Manager11,900,000 KRW
Cardiopulmonary Rehab Spcialist4,710,000 KRW
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist15,300,000 KRW
Cardiovascular Perfusionist9,960,000 KRW
Cardiovascular Specialist16,200,000 KRW
Cardiovascular Technologist5,640,000 KRW
Care Assistant2,490,000 KRW
Care Coordinator1,950,000 KRW
Caregiver2,180,000 KRW
Case Manager4,680,000 KRW
Central Service Technician3,270,000 KRW
Central Sterile Processing Technician3,410,000 KRW
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator3,790,000 KRW
Certified Medical Assistant2,280,000 KRW
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA2,640,000 KRW
Certified Respiratory Therapist6,030,000 KRW
Charge Entry Specialist3,590,000 KRW
Chief Clinical Transformation Officer6,810,000 KRW
Chief Genomics Officer9,580,000 KRW
Chief Mental Health Officer11,700,000 KRW
Chief Neurotechnology Officer12,300,000 KRW
Chief of Psychology11,900,000 KRW
Chief of Surgery17,200,000 KRW
Chief Population Health Officer9,570,000 KRW
Chiropractor4,720,000 KRW
Clinic Assistant2,660,000 KRW
Clinic Manager5,670,000 KRW
Clinic Navigator2,650,000 KRW
Clinical Application Specialist3,620,000 KRW
Clinical Biochemist6,980,000 KRW
Clinical Cytogeneticist6,030,000 KRW
Clinical Data Reviewer3,670,000 KRW
Clinical Development Specialist4,650,000 KRW
Clinical Director10,800,000 KRW
Clinical Documentation Specialist5,810,000 KRW
Clinical Field Associate3,770,000 KRW
Clinical Genetic Technologist6,050,000 KRW
Clinical Laboratory Technician3,270,000 KRW
Clinical Microbiologist8,050,000 KRW
Clinical Molecular Geneticist6,150,000 KRW
Clinical Neuropsychologist8,080,000 KRW
Clinical Policy Developer3,570,000 KRW
Clinical Psychologist12,100,000 KRW
Clinical Research Coordinator4,500,000 KRW
Clinical Scientist7,670,000 KRW
Clinical Social Worker3,000,000 KRW
Clinician7,530,000 KRW
CME Specialist6,050,000 KRW
Coding Practice Manager4,640,000 KRW
Community Organizer2,020,000 KRW
Community Relations Manager4,230,000 KRW
Company Nurse2,650,000 KRW
Contact Tracer3,390,000 KRW
Correctional Treatment Specialist7,140,000 KRW
Counseling Psychologist9,440,000 KRW
Credentialing Analyst3,320,000 KRW
Critical Care Nurse3,710,000 KRW
CT Technologist3,760,000 KRW
Cytogenetic Technologist5,690,000 KRW
Data Coordinator1,740,000 KRW
Dental Assistant2,720,000 KRW
Dental Hygienist2,600,000 KRW
Dental Laboratory Technician2,590,000 KRW
Dental Receptionist2,120,000 KRW
Dental Technician2,390,000 KRW
Dental Therapist3,670,000 KRW
Dentist9,370,000 KRW
Dermatologist12,500,000 KRW
Diabetologist8,610,000 KRW
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer4,430,000 KRW
Dietetic Technician2,820,000 KRW
Dietitian7,820,000 KRW
Director of Medical Staff Services7,460,000 KRW
Discharge Coordinator1,670,000 KRW
Dispensing Optician3,510,000 KRW
District Nurse3,130,000 KRW
Doctor9,740,000 KRW
Dosimetrist5,330,000 KRW
EKG Technician3,560,000 KRW
Emergency and Critical Care Consultant10,400,000 KRW
Emergency Department Physician9,000,000 KRW
Emergency Management Director9,360,000 KRW
Emergency Response Specialist3,800,000 KRW
Emergency Services Director10,900,000 KRW
Endodontist11,800,000 KRW
Endoscopic Assistant3,390,000 KRW
Endoscopy Technician3,300,000 KRW
Enterostomal Therapist5,390,000 KRW
Epidemiologist6,490,000 KRW
ER Registration Supervisor2,590,000 KRW
Exercise Physiologist9,630,000 KRW
Family Nurse Practitioner3,720,000 KRW
FGP Ultrasound Techncian3,140,000 KRW
Food Services Director5,010,000 KRW
Forensic Pathologist10,500,000 KRW
General Medical Practitioner7,920,000 KRW
Genetic Counselor6,400,000 KRW
Geriatric Care Technologist5,460,000 KRW
Head Nurse3,790,000 KRW
Health Care Assistant2,880,000 KRW
Health Compliance Director9,790,000 KRW
Health Compliance Manager6,020,000 KRW
Health Data Analyst3,690,000 KRW
Health Data Privacy Officer4,550,000 KRW
Health Economist9,220,000 KRW
Health Informatics Specialist3,820,000 KRW
Health Information Exchange Specialist4,380,000 KRW
Health Information Management Specialist3,510,000 KRW
Health Information Manager4,790,000 KRW
Health Services Manager8,550,000 KRW
Health Systems Specialist4,830,000 KRW
Health Technologist5,490,000 KRW
Health Technology Consultant4,750,000 KRW
Health Unit Coordinator2,690,000 KRW
Healthcare Analytics Manager5,420,000 KRW
Healthcare Assistant2,870,000 KRW
Healthcare Consultant5,470,000 KRW
Healthcare Data Analyst3,970,000 KRW
Healthcare Data Scientist5,690,000 KRW
Healthcare Information Technology Specialist4,850,000 KRW
Healthcare Practitioner7,790,000 KRW
Healthcare Robotics Engineer3,830,000 KRW
HealthTech Regulatory Consultant3,960,000 KRW
Hearing Aid Specialist4,090,000 KRW
Hemodialysis Technician3,830,000 KRW
Histology Technician3,450,000 KRW
Histotechnologist5,130,000 KRW
Home Health Aide3,080,000 KRW
Home Health Scheduler2,070,000 KRW
Home Nurse3,100,000 KRW
Hospital Chaplain3,480,000 KRW
ICD-10 Coder2,890,000 KRW
ICU Registered Nurse3,440,000 KRW
Immunologist7,030,000 KRW
Industrial Hygienist4,960,000 KRW
Infection Control Coordinator3,670,000 KRW
Infection Control Practitioner8,160,000 KRW
Infection Preventionist5,940,000 KRW
Informatics Nurse Specialist3,530,000 KRW
Informatics Practice Specialist4,240,000 KRW
Intake Coordinator1,840,000 KRW
Intensive Care Registered Nurse3,380,000 KRW
Internist12,200,000 KRW
Interventional Radiographer6,540,000 KRW
Interventionist11,900,000 KRW
Invasive Cardiologist16,100,000 KRW
Lab Assistant3,140,000 KRW
Laboratory Manager5,700,000 KRW
Laboratory Supervisor 5,060,000 KRW
Laboratory Technician3,040,000 KRW
Lead Patient Account Representative3,550,000 KRW
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)3,100,000 KRW
Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN3,300,000 KRW
Lifestyle Medicine Expert6,200,000 KRW
Low Vision Therapist6,760,000 KRW
Mammography Technician3,180,000 KRW
Managed Care Assistant2,020,000 KRW
Maternity Services Director9,290,000 KRW
MDS Coordinator3,490,000 KRW
Medical Administrator4,300,000 KRW
Medical Assistant2,090,000 KRW
Medical Biller2,030,000 KRW
Medical Billing Clerk1,700,000 KRW
Medical Billing Specialist3,420,000 KRW
Medical Coder2,740,000 KRW
Medical Courier2,170,000 KRW
Medical Director8,930,000 KRW
Medical Equipment Maintenance Manager3,750,000 KRW
Medical Equipment Preparer3,070,000 KRW
Medical Forms Designer2,620,000 KRW
Medical Insurance Manager6,730,000 KRW
Medical Massage Therapist4,600,000 KRW
Medical Office Administrator3,720,000 KRW
Medical Office Assistant2,520,000 KRW
Medical Office Manager6,520,000 KRW
Medical Physicist8,430,000 KRW
Medical Policy Manager5,750,000 KRW
Medical Policy Specialist3,560,000 KRW
Medical Project Coordinator2,440,000 KRW
Medical Records Administrator2,670,000 KRW
Medical Records Clerk1,200,000 KRW
Medical Records Coding Manager4,510,000 KRW
Medical Records Director5,280,000 KRW
Medical Records Specialist2,460,000 KRW
Medical Records Transcriptionist1,960,000 KRW
Medical Scribe2,940,000 KRW
Medical Secretary2,080,000 KRW
Medical Social Worker2,730,000 KRW
Medical Staff Services Specialist3,980,000 KRW
Medical Technologist3,410,000 KRW
Medication Aide3,000,000 KRW
Mental Health Aide3,190,000 KRW
Mental Health Nurse3,480,000 KRW
Mental Health Technician3,190,000 KRW
Mental Health Therapst7,310,000 KRW
Mental Health Worker3,070,000 KRW
Mobile Phlebotomist2,450,000 KRW
MRI Technologist3,010,000 KRW
Music Therapist4,660,000 KRW
Naturopathic Physician12,500,000 KRW
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner4,350,000 KRW
Neonatologist8,310,000 KRW
Neurodiagnostic Techncian3,140,000 KRW
Neurologist12,400,000 KRW
Neurophysiology Technologist3,370,000 KRW
Neuropsychology Testing Assistant2,920,000 KRW
Neuroscientist11,500,000 KRW
Nuclear Medical Technician4,250,000 KRW
Nuclear Medicine Physician10,000,000 KRW
Nuclear Medicine Technolgoist4,290,000 KRW
Nurse3,000,000 KRW
Nurse Anesthetist3,340,000 KRW
Nurse Educator3,610,000 KRW
Nurse Manager6,450,000 KRW
Nurse Midwife3,650,000 KRW
Nurse Practitioner3,850,000 KRW
Nursing Assistant2,860,000 KRW
Nursing Coordinator3,780,000 KRW
Nursing Director7,730,000 KRW
Nursing Services Instructor3,760,000 KRW
Nursing Supervisor4,600,000 KRW
Nutrition Assistant3,010,000 KRW
Nutrition Services Aide3,810,000 KRW
Obstetrician / Gynecologist11,100,000 KRW
Occupaitional Therapy Assistant3,370,000 KRW
Occupational Health Advisor5,710,000 KRW
Occupational Health Safety Specialist5,770,000 KRW
Occupational Therapist5,050,000 KRW
Oncology Specialty Representative3,800,000 KRW
Operating Room Scheduler2,850,000 KRW
Operating Room Services Director8,980,000 KRW
Ophthalmic Assistant3,500,000 KRW
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician3,220,000 KRW
Ophthalmic Medical Technician3,260,000 KRW
Ophthalmic Technologist3,310,000 KRW
Ophthalmologist8,360,000 KRW
Optician6,990,000 KRW
Optometrist8,720,000 KRW
Oral Surgeon11,700,000 KRW
Orthodontic Assistant2,620,000 KRW
Orthodontist12,000,000 KRW
Orthopedic Technician3,390,000 KRW
Orthoptist8,870,000 KRW
Orthotist9,000,000 KRW
Pathology Assistant3,230,000 KRW
Patient Account Represenatative2,930,000 KRW
Patient Advocate3,730,000 KRW
Patient Care Coordinator3,900,000 KRW
Patient Care Manager5,960,000 KRW
Patient Care Services Executive4,780,000 KRW
Patient Care Technician2,830,000 KRW
Patient Experience Coordinator3,740,000 KRW
Patient Management Coordinator2,810,000 KRW
Patient Registrar2,040,000 KRW
Patient Relations Manager4,950,000 KRW
Patient Representative2,830,000 KRW
Patient Safety Manager4,790,000 KRW
Patient Safety Specialist4,070,000 KRW
Patient Services Coordinator4,510,000 KRW
Patient Services Director6,460,000 KRW
Patient Sitter2,510,000 KRW
Pediatrician9,390,000 KRW
Perfusionist9,700,000 KRW
Periodontist11,800,000 KRW
Perioperative Aide3,930,000 KRW
Perioperative Assistant3,990,000 KRW
Perioperative Nurse3,180,000 KRW
Personal Support Worker2,480,000 KRW
Phlebotomist2,370,000 KRW
Phlebotomy Technician2,590,000 KRW
Physical Therapist6,680,000 KRW
Physical Therapy Aide2,540,000 KRW
Physical Therapy Assistant2,580,000 KRW
Physical Therapy Director7,820,000 KRW
Physician9,880,000 KRW
Physician - Anesthesiology13,400,000 KRW
Physician - Cardiology14,600,000 KRW
Physician - CCU8,360,000 KRW
Physician - Dermatology12,000,000 KRW
Physician - Emergency Room9,110,000 KRW
Physician - Endocrinology11,800,000 KRW
Physician - Family Practice8,320,000 KRW
Physician - Gastroenterology10,400,000 KRW
Physician - Generalist8,420,000 KRW
Physician - Geriatrics7,370,000 KRW
Physician - Hematology / Oncology10,500,000 KRW
Physician - Immunology / Allergy12,300,000 KRW
Physician - Infectious Disease10,600,000 KRW
Physician - Internal Medicine11,900,000 KRW
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine9,660,000 KRW
Physician - Nephrology12,000,000 KRW
Physician - Neurology12,200,000 KRW
Physician - Nuclear Medicine10,500,000 KRW
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology11,200,000 KRW
Physician - Occupational Medicine8,810,000 KRW
Physician - Ophthalmology7,600,000 KRW
Physician - Otolaryngology7,230,000 KRW
Physician - Pain Medicine6,850,000 KRW
Physician - Pathology8,830,000 KRW
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology11,100,000 KRW
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology10,700,000 KRW
Physician - Pediatrics9,820,000 KRW
Physician - Physiatry10,800,000 KRW
Physician - Podiatry9,140,000 KRW
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine7,320,000 KRW
Physician - Radiation Therapy12,200,000 KRW
Physician - Radiology12,300,000 KRW
Physician - Rheumatology11,000,000 KRW
Physician - Sports Medicine11,100,000 KRW
Physician - Urology14,600,000 KRW
Physician Assistant6,240,000 KRW
Physiotherapist7,060,000 KRW
Podiatrist7,790,000 KRW
Population Health Manager6,400,000 KRW
Positron Emission Tomography Technologist3,790,000 KRW
Practice Manager7,430,000 KRW
Pre Authorization Case Manager4,440,000 KRW
Preventive Medicine Physician9,560,000 KRW
Private Caregiver3,300,000 KRW
Program Coordinator1,860,000 KRW
Project Manager4,870,000 KRW
Prosthetist7,620,000 KRW
Prosthodontist11,800,000 KRW
Psychiatric Nurse2,930,000 KRW
Psychiatric Technician3,090,000 KRW
Psychiatrist10,600,000 KRW
Psychololgist10,400,000 KRW
Psychometrician9,000,000 KRW
Psychometrist5,610,000 KRW
Public Health Analyst7,150,000 KRW
Public Health Physician7,750,000 KRW
Public Health Social Worker2,000,000 KRW
Public Health Specialist6,650,000 KRW
Pulmonologist9,820,000 KRW
Quality Assurance Manager5,330,000 KRW
Radiation Therapist11,400,000 KRW
Radiation Therapy Technologist4,480,000 KRW
Radiographer7,440,000 KRW
Radiography Technologist4,550,000 KRW
Radiologic Technologist4,720,000 KRW
Radiologist11,300,000 KRW
Radiology Manager10,600,000 KRW
Radiology Technologist4,300,000 KRW
Registered Dietitian8,000,000 KRW
Registered Medical Assistant2,050,000 KRW
Registered Nurse3,190,000 KRW
Registered Nurse Case Manager4,060,000 KRW
Registered Respiratory Therapist6,620,000 KRW
Rehabilitation Director9,340,000 KRW
Rehabilitation Services Manager9,540,000 KRW
Remote Patient Monitoring Specialist4,140,000 KRW
Respiratory Care Practitioner8,330,000 KRW
Respiratory Manager6,250,000 KRW
Respiratory Therapist6,220,000 KRW
Respiratory Therapy Technician3,720,000 KRW
Robotics Surgical Technician4,360,000 KRW
School Nurse2,800,000 KRW
Skin Care Specialist6,180,000 KRW
Sonographer4,650,000 KRW
Sonography Technologist4,430,000 KRW
Speech and Language Pathologist6,440,000 KRW
Staff Nurse3,080,000 KRW
Surgeon12,400,000 KRW
Surgeon - Burn12,100,000 KRW
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic16,900,000 KRW
Surgeon - Heart Transplant18,700,000 KRW
Surgeon - Neurology14,800,000 KRW
Surgeon - Orthopedic16,900,000 KRW
Surgeon - Pediatric13,700,000 KRW
Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive16,200,000 KRW
Surgeon - Trauma13,100,000 KRW
Surgical Assistant4,180,000 KRW
Surgical Instrument Techncian3,940,000 KRW
Surgical Technologist4,080,000 KRW
Telehealth Nurse3,050,000 KRW
Telemedicine Physician7,160,000 KRW
Telemedicine Specialist5,810,000 KRW
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager4,440,000 KRW
Theatre Manager5,270,000 KRW
Therapeutics Specialist5,590,000 KRW
Treatment Services Director11,100,000 KRW
Ultrasonographer3,720,000 KRW
Ultrasound Technologist3,340,000 KRW
Urologist14,400,000 KRW
Utilization Review Nurse3,470,000 KRW
Vascular Technologist3,040,000 KRW
Virtual / Augmented Reality Medical Training Specialist4,630,000 KRW
Virtual / Augmented Reality Therapist4,100,000 KRW
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist6,420,000 KRW
Ward Manager5,950,000 KRW
Wellness Coordinator3,810,000 KRW
X-Ray Technologist4,620,000 KRW


Health and Medical Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Korea (South)

Median and salary distribution Korea (South) Health and Medical monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
7,520,000 KRW or more
10% of people earn
5,930,000 to 7,520,000 KRW
20% of people earn
2,460,000 KRW or less
65% of people earn
2,460,000 to 5,930,000 KRW
Minimum Salary
1,210,000
KRW
Median
5,010,000
KRW
Maximum
17,400,000
KRW




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Health and Medical in Korea (South) range from 1,210,000 KRW (starting average salary) to 17,400,000 KRW (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Health and Medical is 5,010,000 KRW, implying that half of the workforce in Korea (South) earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Health and Medical in Korea (South) earn less than 3,530,000 KRW, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 6,810,000 KRW, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Health and Medical in Korea (South). The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,460,000 KRW to 5,930,000 KRW. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,460,000 KRW mark, while 10% ranged from 5,930,000 KRW to 7,520,000 KRW. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 7,520,000 KRW or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Health and Medical in Korea (South) having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Health and Medical in Korea (South), below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Korea (South) costs anywhere from 19,500,000 KRW to 58,500,000 KRW and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Health and Medical / Korea (South)

Salary comparison by gender Korea (South) Health and Medical monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Health and Medical in Korea (South), the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
5,980,000 KRW
Female-6%
5,650,000 KRW
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Korea (South) for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Health and Medical / Korea (South)

How much are annual salary increments in Korea (South) for individuals working in Health and Medical? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Health and Medical in Korea (South) are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Korea (South) Health and Medical
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Korea (South) / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Korea (South)
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Korea (South) is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Health and Medical / Korea (South)

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Korea (South) Health and Medical
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49% of surveyed staff in Health and Medical reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Health and Medical / Korea (South)


33,500 KRW per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Health and Medical in Korea (South) is 33,500 KRW.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Health and Medical in Korea (South) is 7,010 KRW. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Bucheon5,380,000 KRW
Busan6,390,000 KRW
Daegu6,170,000 KRW
Daejeon6,060,000 KRW
Goyang5,610,000 KRW
Gwangju5,940,000 KRW
Incheon6,280,000 KRW
Seongnam5,480,000 KRW
Seoul6,500,000 KRW
Suweon5,830,000 KRW
Ulsan5,720,000 KRW

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Korea (South) is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
3,780,000 KRW
Public Sector+6%
4,000,000 KRW
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Health and Medical in Korea (South)?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,010,000 KRW and 6,810,000 KRW. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Health and Medical in Korea (South) ranges from 1,210,000 KRW to 3,530,000 KRW. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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