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QA Engineer Salary in South Korea

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The South Korea median is $108,384 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$108,384
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,032
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$108,384
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$52.11
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$108,384
Daegu, KR$108,384
Daejeon, KR$108,384
Gwangju, KR$108,384
Suwon, KR$108,384
Ulsan, KR$108,384
Goyang-si, KR$108,384
Changwon, KR$108,384
Cheongju-si, KR$108,384
Jeonju, KR$108,384
Seoul, KR$82,314
Busan, KR$55,571

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in South Korea?
The national median qa engineer salary in South Korea is about ₩162,720,000 per year (₩13,560,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩83,430,000 to ₩162,720,000.
Which South Korea city pays qa engineers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩162,720,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩83,430,000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about ₩53,950,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩227,157,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is qa engineer in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +20% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.