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Recruiter Salary in South Korea

Recruiters source, screen, and hire talent to meet an organization's needs. The South Korea median is $93,517 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$93,517
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,793
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$93,517
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$44.96
varies by city

Recruiter salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$93,517
Daegu, KR$93,517
Daejeon, KR$93,517
Gwangju, KR$93,517
Suwon, KR$93,517
Ulsan, KR$93,517
Goyang-si, KR$93,517
Changwon, KR$93,517
Cheongju-si, KR$93,517
Jeonju, KR$93,517
Seoul, KR$71,663
Busan, KR$45,919

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a recruiter make in South Korea?
The national median recruiter salary in South Korea is about ₩140,400,000 per year (₩11,700,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩68,940,000 to ₩140,400,000.
Which South Korea city pays recruiters the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩140,400,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays recruiters the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩68,940,000 per year for a recruiter.
What is the typical salary range for a recruiter in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, recruiter pay commonly spans from about ₩45,160,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩205,264,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have recruiter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes recruiter pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is recruiter in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.