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Industrial Engineer Salary in South Korea

Industrial engineers optimize processes, systems, and organizations for efficiency. The South Korea median is $112,520 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$112,520
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,377
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$112,520
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$54.10
varies by city

Industrial Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$112,520
Daegu, KR$112,520
Daejeon, KR$112,520
Gwangju, KR$112,520
Suwon, KR$112,520
Ulsan, KR$112,520
Goyang-si, KR$112,520
Changwon, KR$112,520
Cheongju-si, KR$112,520
Jeonju, KR$112,520
Seoul, KR$85,238
Busan, KR$58,375

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a industrial engineer make in South Korea?
The national median industrial engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩168,930,000 per year (₩14,077,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩87,640,000 to ₩168,930,000.
Which South Korea city pays industrial engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩168,930,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays industrial engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩87,640,000 per year for a industrial engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a industrial engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, industrial engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩59,660,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩232,109,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have industrial engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes industrial engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is industrial engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.