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Architect Salary in South Korea

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The South Korea median is $111,288 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$111,288
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,274
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$111,288
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$53.50
varies by city

Architect salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$111,288
Daegu, KR$111,288
Daejeon, KR$111,288
Gwangju, KR$111,288
Suwon, KR$111,288
Ulsan, KR$111,288
Goyang-si, KR$111,288
Changwon, KR$111,288
Cheongju-si, KR$111,288
Jeonju, KR$111,288
Seoul, KR$84,945
Busan, KR$55,704

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in South Korea?
The national median architect salary in South Korea is about ₩167,080,000 per year (₩13,923,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩83,630,000 to ₩167,080,000.
Which South Korea city pays architects the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩167,080,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩83,630,000 per year for a architect.
What is the typical salary range for a architect in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about ₩54,780,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩240,595,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is architect in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.