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Chef Salary in South Korea

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The South Korea median is $80,116 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$80,116
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,676
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$80,116
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$38.52
varies by city

Chef salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$80,116
Daegu, KR$80,116
Daejeon, KR$80,116
Gwangju, KR$80,116
Suwon, KR$80,116
Ulsan, KR$80,116
Goyang-si, KR$80,116
Changwon, KR$80,116
Cheongju-si, KR$80,116
Jeonju, KR$80,116
Seoul, KR$60,893
Busan, KR$40,924

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in South Korea?
The national median chef salary in South Korea is about ₩120,280,000 per year (₩10,023,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩61,440,000 to ₩120,280,000.
Which South Korea city pays chefs the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩120,280,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩61,440,000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about ₩42,910,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩173,203,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is chef in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.