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Corporate Attorney Salary in South Korea

Corporate attorneys advise businesses on contracts, governance, and transactions. The South Korea median is $200,169 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$200,169
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,681
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$200,169
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$96.24
varies by city

Corporate Attorney salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$200,169
Daegu, KR$200,169
Daejeon, KR$200,169
Gwangju, KR$200,169
Suwon, KR$200,169
Ulsan, KR$200,169
Goyang-si, KR$200,169
Changwon, KR$200,169
Cheongju-si, KR$200,169
Jeonju, KR$200,169
Seoul, KR$153,231
Busan, KR$98,812

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a corporate attorney make in South Korea?
The national median corporate attorney salary in South Korea is about ₩300,520,000 per year (₩25,043,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩148,350,000 to ₩300,520,000.
Which South Korea city pays corporate attorneys the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩300,520,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays corporate attorneys the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩148,350,000 per year for a corporate attorney.
What is the typical salary range for a corporate attorney in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, corporate attorney pay commonly spans from about ₩88,830,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩482,334,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have corporate attorney salary data?
Pay by Role publishes corporate attorney pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is corporate attorney in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Paralegal.