Carpenter Salary in South Korea

Carpenter pay in South Korea: Seoul leads, Busan trails

The South Korea national median for a carpenter is ₩98,050,000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₩49,680,000 in Busan to ₩74,650,000 in Seoul (1.5×).

Carpenters build and repair structures and fixtures from wood and other materials. Common screening skills include Framing, Finishing, Blueprints, and Tools.

A modeled national band runs about ₩67,164,300–₩135,799,300 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every South Korean city.

Seoul sits -24% vs the national median; Busan sits -49%. 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 carpenter 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 skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Plumber, Chef, and Welder.