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Lawyer Salary in South Korea

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The South Korea median is $163,295 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$163,295
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,608
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$163,295
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$78.51
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$163,295
Daegu, KR$163,295
Daejeon, KR$163,295
Gwangju, KR$163,295
Suwon, KR$163,295
Ulsan, KR$163,295
Goyang-si, KR$163,295
Changwon, KR$163,295
Cheongju-si, KR$163,295
Jeonju, KR$163,295
Seoul, KR$124,609
Busan, KR$81,841

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Related Legal salaries in South Korea

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in South Korea?
The national median lawyer salary in South Korea is about ₩245,160,000 per year (₩20,430,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩122,870,000 to ₩245,160,000.
Which South Korea city pays lawyers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩245,160,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩122,870,000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about ₩73,580,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩379,998,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is lawyer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.