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Physician Assistant Salary in South Korea

Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under a physician's supervision. The South Korea median is $161,763 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$161,763
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,480
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$161,763
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$77.77
varies by city

Physician Assistant salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$161,763
Daegu, KR$161,763
Daejeon, KR$161,763
Gwangju, KR$161,763
Suwon, KR$161,763
Ulsan, KR$161,763
Goyang-si, KR$161,763
Changwon, KR$161,763
Cheongju-si, KR$161,763
Jeonju, KR$161,763
Seoul, KR$123,504
Busan, KR$80,875

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician assistant make in South Korea?
The national median physician assistant salary in South Korea is about ₩242,860,000 per year (₩20,238,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩121,420,000 to ₩242,860,000.
Which South Korea city pays physician assistants the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩242,860,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays physician assistants the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩121,420,000 per year for a physician assistant.
What is the typical salary range for a physician assistant in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, physician assistant pay commonly spans from about ₩85,900,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩323,003,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have physician assistant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician assistant pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is physician assistant in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +27% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.