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Professor Salary in South Korea

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The South Korea median is $117,416 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$117,416
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,785
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$117,416
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$56.45
varies by city

Professor salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$117,416
Daegu, KR$117,416
Daejeon, KR$117,416
Gwangju, KR$117,416
Suwon, KR$117,416
Ulsan, KR$117,416
Goyang-si, KR$117,416
Changwon, KR$117,416
Cheongju-si, KR$117,416
Jeonju, KR$117,416
Seoul, KR$90,140
Busan, KR$57,156

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in South Korea?
The national median professor salary in South Korea is about ₩176,280,000 per year (₩14,690,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩85,810,000 to ₩176,280,000.
Which South Korea city pays professors the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩176,280,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩85,810,000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about ₩64,720,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩253,843,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is professor in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.