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Mechanical Engineer Salary in South Korea

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The South Korea median is $54,818 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$54,818
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,568
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$54,818
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$26.35
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$54,818
Daegu, KR$54,818
Daejeon, KR$54,818
Gwangju, KR$54,818
Suwon, KR$54,818
Ulsan, KR$54,818
Goyang-si, KR$54,818
Changwon, KR$54,818
Cheongju-si, KR$54,818
Jeonju, KR$54,818
Seoul, KR$41,783
Busan, KR$27,642

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in South Korea?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩82,300,000 per year (₩6,858,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩41,500,000 to ₩82,300,000.
Which South Korea city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩82,300,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩41,500,000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩27,530,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩113,985,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.