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Graphic Designer Salary in South Korea

Graphic designers create visual content for brands, products, and campaigns. The South Korea median is $71,563 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$71,563
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,964
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$71,563
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$34.41
varies by city

Graphic Designer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$71,563
Daegu, KR$71,563
Daejeon, KR$71,563
Gwangju, KR$71,563
Suwon, KR$71,563
Ulsan, KR$71,563
Goyang-si, KR$71,563
Changwon, KR$71,563
Cheongju-si, KR$71,563
Jeonju, KR$71,563
Seoul, KR$54,152
Busan, KR$37,307

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make in South Korea?
The national median graphic designer salary in South Korea is about ₩107,440,000 per year (₩8,953,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩56,010,000 to ₩107,440,000.
Which South Korea city pays graphic designers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩107,440,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays graphic designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩56,010,000 per year for a graphic designer.
What is the typical salary range for a graphic designer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, graphic designer pay commonly spans from about ₩32,690,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩152,349,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have graphic designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes graphic designer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is graphic designer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor.