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Electrical Engineer Salary in South Korea

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The South Korea median is $128,592 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$128,592
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,716
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$128,592
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$61.82
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$128,592
Daegu, KR$128,592
Daejeon, KR$128,592
Gwangju, KR$128,592
Suwon, KR$128,592
Ulsan, KR$128,592
Goyang-si, KR$128,592
Changwon, KR$128,592
Cheongju-si, KR$128,592
Jeonju, KR$128,592
Seoul, KR$98,080
Busan, KR$64,603

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in South Korea?
The national median electrical engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩193,060,000 per year (₩16,088,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩96,990,000 to ₩193,060,000.
Which South Korea city pays electrical engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩193,060,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays electrical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩96,990,000 per year for a electrical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩66,020,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩269,511,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have electrical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is electrical engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.