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Frontend Developer Salary in South Korea

Frontend developers craft the user-facing part of websites and apps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks. The South Korea median is $57,203 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$57,203
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,767
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$57,203
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$27.50
varies by city

Frontend Developer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$57,203
Daegu, KR$57,203
Daejeon, KR$57,203
Gwangju, KR$57,203
Suwon, KR$57,203
Ulsan, KR$57,203
Goyang-si, KR$57,203
Changwon, KR$57,203
Cheongju-si, KR$57,203
Jeonju, KR$57,203
Seoul, KR$43,595
Busan, KR$28,841

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a frontend developer make in South Korea?
The national median frontend developer salary in South Korea is about ₩85,880,000 per year (₩7,156,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩43,300,000 to ₩85,880,000.
Which South Korea city pays frontend developers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩85,880,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays frontend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩43,300,000 per year for a frontend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a frontend developer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, frontend developer pay commonly spans from about ₩28,730,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩121,777,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have frontend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes frontend developer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is frontend developer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.