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Aerospace Engineer Salary in South Korea

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. The South Korea median is $155,922 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$155,922
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,993
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$155,922
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$74.96
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$155,922
Daegu, KR$155,922
Daejeon, KR$155,922
Gwangju, KR$155,922
Suwon, KR$155,922
Ulsan, KR$155,922
Goyang-si, KR$155,922
Changwon, KR$155,922
Cheongju-si, KR$155,922
Jeonju, KR$155,922
Seoul, KR$118,994
Busan, KR$78,124

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in South Korea?
The national median aerospace engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩234,090,000 per year (₩19,507,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩117,290,000 to ₩234,090,000.
Which South Korea city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩234,090,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays aerospace engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩117,290,000 per year for a aerospace engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a aerospace engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, aerospace engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩79,840,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩326,789,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes aerospace engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.