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Data Scientist Salary in South Korea

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The South Korea median is $62,058 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$62,058
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,172
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$62,058
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$29.84
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$62,058
Daegu, KR$62,058
Daejeon, KR$62,058
Gwangju, KR$62,058
Suwon, KR$62,058
Ulsan, KR$62,058
Goyang-si, KR$62,058
Changwon, KR$62,058
Cheongju-si, KR$62,058
Jeonju, KR$62,058
Seoul, KR$47,298
Busan, KR$31,286

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in South Korea?
The national median data scientist salary in South Korea is about ₩93,170,000 per year (₩7,764,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩46,970,000 to ₩93,170,000.
Which South Korea city pays data scientists the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩93,170,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩46,970,000 per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about ₩31,170,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩136,214,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is data scientist in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.