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Physical Therapist Salary in South Korea

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The South Korea median is $108,903 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$108,903
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,075
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$108,903
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$52.36
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$108,903
Daegu, KR$108,903
Daejeon, KR$108,903
Gwangju, KR$108,903
Suwon, KR$108,903
Ulsan, KR$108,903
Goyang-si, KR$108,903
Changwon, KR$108,903
Cheongju-si, KR$108,903
Jeonju, KR$108,903
Seoul, KR$82,826
Busan, KR$55,457

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in South Korea?
The national median physical therapist salary in South Korea is about ₩163,500,000 per year (₩13,625,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩83,260,000 to ₩163,500,000.
Which South Korea city pays physical therapists the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩163,500,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩83,260,000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about ₩58,900,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩213,858,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is physical therapist in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.