Paralegal Salary in South Korea
Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting, and case management. The South Korea median is $73,721 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$73,721
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,143
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$73,721
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$35.44
varies by city
Paralegal salary by city in South Korea
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Daegu, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Daejeon, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Gwangju, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Suwon, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Ulsan, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Goyang-si, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Changwon, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Cheongju-si, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Jeonju, KR | $73,721 | $6,143 | 0% |
| Seoul, KR | $56,263 | $4,689 | -24% |
| Busan, KR | $36,941 | $3,078 | -50% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a paralegal make in South Korea?
- The national median paralegal salary in South Korea is about ₩110,680,000 per year (₩9,223,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩55,460,000 to ₩110,680,000.
- Which South Korea city pays paralegals the most?
- Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩110,680,000 per year.
- Which South Korea city pays paralegals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩55,460,000 per year for a paralegal.
- What is the typical salary range for a paralegal in South Korea?
- Across South Korea cities we cover, paralegal pay commonly spans from about ₩33,210,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩147,204,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Korea cities have paralegal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes paralegal pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
- Is paralegal in demand in South Korea?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Corporate Attorney.