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Photographer Salary in South Korea

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The South Korea median is $63,477 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$63,477
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,290
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$63,477
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$30.52
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$63,477
Daegu, KR$63,477
Daejeon, KR$63,477
Gwangju, KR$63,477
Suwon, KR$63,477
Ulsan, KR$63,477
Goyang-si, KR$63,477
Changwon, KR$63,477
Cheongju-si, KR$63,477
Jeonju, KR$63,477
Seoul, KR$48,390
Busan, KR$31,965

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in South Korea?
The national median photographer salary in South Korea is about ₩95,300,000 per year (₩7,941,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩47,990,000 to ₩95,300,000.
Which South Korea city pays photographers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩95,300,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩47,990,000 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about ₩28,010,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩142,473,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is photographer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.