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Psychiatrist Salary in South Korea

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The South Korea median is $309,319 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$309,319
per year
Monthly (national)
$25,777
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$309,319
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$148.71
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$309,319
Daegu, KR$309,319
Daejeon, KR$309,319
Gwangju, KR$309,319
Suwon, KR$309,319
Ulsan, KR$309,319
Goyang-si, KR$309,319
Changwon, KR$309,319
Cheongju-si, KR$309,319
Jeonju, KR$309,319
Seoul, KR$235,917
Busan, KR$155,422

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in South Korea?
The national median psychiatrist salary in South Korea is about ₩464,390,000 per year (₩38,699,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩233,340,000 to ₩464,390,000.
Which South Korea city pays psychiatrists the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩464,390,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩233,340,000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about ₩165,070,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩643,180,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is psychiatrist in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.