Electrician Salary in South Korea
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. The South Korea median is $76,918 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$76,918
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,410
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$76,918
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$36.98
varies by city
Electrician salary by city in South Korea
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Daegu, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Daejeon, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Gwangju, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Suwon, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Ulsan, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Goyang-si, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Changwon, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Cheongju-si, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Jeonju, KR | $76,918 | $6,410 | 0% |
| Seoul, KR | $58,774 | $4,898 | -24% |
| Busan, KR | $38,313 | $3,193 | -50% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a electrician make in South Korea?
- The national median electrician salary in South Korea is about ₩115,480,000 per year (₩9,623,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩57,520,000 to ₩115,480,000.
- Which South Korea city pays electricians the most?
- Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩115,480,000 per year.
- Which South Korea city pays electricians the least?
- Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩57,520,000 per year for a electrician.
- What is the typical salary range for a electrician in South Korea?
- Across South Korea cities we cover, electrician pay commonly spans from about ₩40,690,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩159,939,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Korea cities have electrician salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes electrician pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
- Is electrician in demand in South Korea?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.