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Dental Hygienist Salary in South Korea

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The South Korea median is $100,664 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$100,664
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,389
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$100,664
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$48.40
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$100,664
Daegu, KR$100,664
Daejeon, KR$100,664
Gwangju, KR$100,664
Suwon, KR$100,664
Ulsan, KR$100,664
Goyang-si, KR$100,664
Changwon, KR$100,664
Cheongju-si, KR$100,664
Jeonju, KR$100,664
Seoul, KR$76,838
Busan, KR$50,382

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in South Korea?
The national median dental hygienist salary in South Korea is about ₩151,130,000 per year (₩12,594,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩75,640,000 to ₩151,130,000.
Which South Korea city pays dental hygienists the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩151,130,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩75,640,000 per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about ₩53,510,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩197,678,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is dental hygienist in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.