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Nurse Practitioner Salary in South Korea

Nurse practitioners diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, and manage patient care with advanced training. The South Korea median is $158,899 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$158,899
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,242
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$158,899
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$76.39
varies by city

Nurse Practitioner salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$158,899
Daegu, KR$158,899
Daejeon, KR$158,899
Gwangju, KR$158,899
Suwon, KR$158,899
Ulsan, KR$158,899
Goyang-si, KR$158,899
Changwon, KR$158,899
Cheongju-si, KR$158,899
Jeonju, KR$158,899
Seoul, KR$120,993
Busan, KR$80,469

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make in South Korea?
The national median nurse practitioner salary in South Korea is about ₩238,560,000 per year (₩19,880,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩120,810,000 to ₩238,560,000.
Which South Korea city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩238,560,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays nurse practitioners the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩120,810,000 per year for a nurse practitioner.
What is the typical salary range for a nurse practitioner in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, nurse practitioner pay commonly spans from about ₩85,460,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩317,284,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have nurse practitioner salary data?
Pay by Role publishes nurse practitioner pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is nurse practitioner in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +45% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Physician, Pharmacist.