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Environmental Engineer Salary in South Korea

Environmental engineers design solutions to protect and improve the environment. The South Korea median is $109,276 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$109,276
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,106
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$109,276
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$52.54
varies by city

Environmental Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$109,276
Daegu, KR$109,276
Daejeon, KR$109,276
Gwangju, KR$109,276
Suwon, KR$109,276
Ulsan, KR$109,276
Goyang-si, KR$109,276
Changwon, KR$109,276
Cheongju-si, KR$109,276
Jeonju, KR$109,276
Seoul, KR$82,740
Busan, KR$56,803

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a environmental engineer make in South Korea?
The national median environmental engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩164,060,000 per year (₩13,671,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩85,280,000 to ₩164,060,000.
Which South Korea city pays environmental engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩164,060,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays environmental engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩85,280,000 per year for a environmental engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a environmental engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, environmental engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩58,050,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩225,418,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have environmental engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes environmental engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is environmental engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.