Actuary Salary in South Korea

Actuary in South Korea: read the median against a +22% outlook

The South Korea national median for a actuary is ₩240,980,000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₩119,010,000 in Busan to ₩184,450,000 in Seoul (1.5×).

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. Common screening skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, and Excel.

A modeled national band runs about ₩158,564,800–₩341,709,600 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +22% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every South Korean city.

Seoul sits -23% vs the national median; Busan sits -51%. Relocating inside South Korea for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

South Korea shows about 2.1% CPI in 2025. A actuary raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.