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Pharmacist Salary in South Korea

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. The South Korea median is $160,717 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$160,717
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,393
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$160,717
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$77.27
varies by city

Pharmacist salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$160,717
Daegu, KR$160,717
Daejeon, KR$160,717
Gwangju, KR$160,717
Suwon, KR$160,717
Ulsan, KR$160,717
Goyang-si, KR$160,717
Changwon, KR$160,717
Cheongju-si, KR$160,717
Jeonju, KR$160,717
Seoul, KR$122,884
Busan, KR$79,796

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make in South Korea?
The national median pharmacist salary in South Korea is about ₩241,290,000 per year (₩20,107,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩119,800,000 to ₩241,290,000.
Which South Korea city pays pharmacists the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩241,290,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays pharmacists the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩119,800,000 per year for a pharmacist.
What is the typical salary range for a pharmacist in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, pharmacist pay commonly spans from about ₩84,750,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩307,644,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have pharmacist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes pharmacist pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is pharmacist in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.