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Biomedical Engineer Salary in South Korea

Biomedical engineers design medical devices and systems that improve patient care. The South Korea median is $119,954 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$119,954
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,996
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$119,954
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$57.67
varies by city

Biomedical Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$119,954
Daegu, KR$119,954
Daejeon, KR$119,954
Gwangju, KR$119,954
Suwon, KR$119,954
Ulsan, KR$119,954
Goyang-si, KR$119,954
Changwon, KR$119,954
Cheongju-si, KR$119,954
Jeonju, KR$119,954
Seoul, KR$91,865
Busan, KR$59,094

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a biomedical engineer make in South Korea?
The national median biomedical engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩180,090,000 per year (₩15,007,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩88,720,000 to ₩180,090,000.
Which South Korea city pays biomedical engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩180,090,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays biomedical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩88,720,000 per year for a biomedical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a biomedical engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, biomedical engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩60,390,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩251,405,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have biomedical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes biomedical engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is biomedical engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.