Public Relations Specialist Average Salary in Korea (North) 2023

How much money does a person working as Public Relations Specialist make in Korea (North)?

Average Monthly Salary

128,000 KPW

( 1,540,000 KPW yearly)

LOW
66,700
KPW AVERAGE
128,000
KPW HIGH
196,000
KPW

Public Relations Specialist Pay Scale and Salaries in Korea (North)

Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
116,000 KPW or more

10% of people earn
103,000 to 116,000 KPW

20% of people earn
75,500 KPW or less

65% of people earn
75,500 to 103,000 KPW

Minimum Salary 66,700 KPW

Median 117,000 KPW

Maximum 196,000 KPW

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

• Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

  Public Relations Specialist salaries in Korea (North) range from 66,700 KPW per month (starting salary) to 196,000 KPW per month (maximum salary). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

• Median Salary

  The median salary is 117,000 KPW per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Public Relations Specialist(s) are earning less than 117,000 KPW while the other half are earning more than 117,000 KPW. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

• Percentiles and Salary Scale

  Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Public Relations Specialist(s) are earning less than 96,700 KPW while 75% of them are earning more than 96,700 KPW. Also from the diagram, 75% of Public Relations Specialist(s) are earning less than 132,000 KPW while 25% are earning more than 132,000 KPW.

• Pay Scale Structure

  We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 75,500 KPW to 103,000 KPW. Approximatly 20% fall under the 75,500 KPW cap. Ten percent of wages are from 103,000 KPW to 116,000 KPW. Only 5% of people grossed 116,000 KPW or more.

Public Relations Specialist Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does experience and age affect your pay?

Public Relations Specialist average salary change by experience in Korea (North)

The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Public Relations Specialist salaries by experience level and this is what we found.

Employees with less than two years of experience makes approximately 75,800 KPW per month.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 102,000 KPW per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 132,000 KPW per month, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, Public Relations Specialist whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 160,000 KPW per month, 21% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 175,000 KPW per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 184,000 KPW per month, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Public Relations Specialist Salary Comparison By Education

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Public Relations Specialist(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.

Public Relations Specialist average salary difference by education level in Korea (North)

We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Public Relations Specialist salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.

When the education level is High School, the average salary is 91,300 KPW per month.

While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 104,000 KPW per month, 14% more than someone having a High School degree.

People with Bachelor's Degree have an average salary of 147,000 KPW per month, 41% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.

Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 178,000 KPW per month, 21% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.

Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Public Relations Specialist

Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Public Relations Specialist employees in Korea (North) earn 11% more than their female counterparts on average.

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

Public Relations Specialist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Korea (North)

How much are annual salary increments in Korea (North) for Public Relations Specialist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?

Public Relations Specialist

Public Relations Specialist(s) in Korea (North) are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Korea (North) / All Professions

The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Korea (North) for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

Public Relations Specialist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Korea (North)

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?

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"Public Relations Specialist" is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.

66% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 34% 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		34%
No Bonus		66%

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?

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.

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.

Public Relations Specialist Salary Trend and Forecast in Korea (North)

How are Public Relations Specialist salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Public Relations Specialist salaries in Korea (North) are on the rise in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 3% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.

Public Relations Specialist Average Hourly Wage in Korea (North)

740 KPW per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Korea (North) is 740 KPW. This means that the average Public Relations Specialist in Korea (North) earns approximately 740 KPW for every worked hour.

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 fix 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 'Public Relations Specialist' in Korea (North) is 380 KPW. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Public Relations Specialist VS Other Jobs

The average salary for Public Relations Specialist is 34% less than that of Public Relations. Also, Public Relations salaries are 1% more than those of All Jobs.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Communications Associate	103,000 KPW	-20%
Communications Specialist	123,000 KPW	-4%
Director of Communications	278,000 KPW	+120%
Government Relations Officer	194,000 KPW	+51%
Head of Public Relations	352,000 KPW	+170%
Investor Relations Officer	213,000 KPW	+66%
Media Relations Specialist	252,000 KPW	+96%
Meetings Coordinator	92,200 KPW	-28%
Public Relations Manager	311,000 KPW	+140%
Public Relations Officer	119,000 KPW	-7%
Public Relations Practitioner	155,000 KPW	+21%
Public Relations Specialist	128,000 KPW	-0%
Relationship Management Officer	93,000 KPW	-27%

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Korea (North) earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for Public Relations Specialist in Korea (North)?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 117,000 KPW and 132,000 KPW. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your 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 salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for Public Relations Specialist in Korea (North) is ranges from 96,700 KPW to 132,000 KPW. 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 in a grain of salt.