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Chemical Engineer Salary in South Korea

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The South Korea median is $130,191 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$130,191
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,849
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$130,191
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$62.59
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$130,191
Daegu, KR$130,191
Daejeon, KR$130,191
Gwangju, KR$130,191
Suwon, KR$130,191
Ulsan, KR$130,191
Goyang-si, KR$130,191
Changwon, KR$130,191
Cheongju-si, KR$130,191
Jeonju, KR$130,191
Seoul, KR$99,538
Busan, KR$64,676

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in South Korea?
The national median chemical engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩195,460,000 per year (₩16,288,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩97,100,000 to ₩195,460,000.
Which South Korea city pays chemical engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩195,460,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩97,100,000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩66,100,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩272,862,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is chemical engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.