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Civil Engineer Salary in South Korea

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The South Korea median is $111,361 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$111,361
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,280
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$111,361
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$53.54
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$111,361
Daegu, KR$111,361
Daejeon, KR$111,361
Gwangju, KR$111,361
Suwon, KR$111,361
Ulsan, KR$111,361
Goyang-si, KR$111,361
Changwon, KR$111,361
Cheongju-si, KR$111,361
Jeonju, KR$111,361
Seoul, KR$84,618
Busan, KR$56,956

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in South Korea?
The national median civil engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩167,190,000 per year (₩13,932,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩85,510,000 to ₩167,190,000.
Which South Korea city pays civil engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩167,190,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩85,510,000 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩58,210,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩231,558,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is civil engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.