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Copywriter Salary in South Korea

Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. The South Korea median is $77,731 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$77,731
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,478
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$77,731
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$37.37
varies by city

Copywriter salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$77,731
Daegu, KR$77,731
Daejeon, KR$77,731
Gwangju, KR$77,731
Suwon, KR$77,731
Ulsan, KR$77,731
Goyang-si, KR$77,731
Changwon, KR$77,731
Cheongju-si, KR$77,731
Jeonju, KR$77,731
Seoul, KR$58,761
Busan, KR$40,717

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a copywriter make in South Korea?
The national median copywriter salary in South Korea is about ₩116,700,000 per year (₩9,725,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩61,130,000 to ₩116,700,000.
Which South Korea city pays copywriters the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩116,700,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays copywriters the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩61,130,000 per year for a copywriter.
What is the typical salary range for a copywriter in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, copywriter pay commonly spans from about ₩40,040,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩168,048,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have copywriter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes copywriter pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is copywriter in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Video Editor.