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Registered Nurse Salary in South Korea

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The South Korea median is $43,814 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$43,814
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,651
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$43,814
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$21.06
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$43,814
Daegu, KR$43,814
Daejeon, KR$43,814
Gwangju, KR$43,814
Suwon, KR$43,814
Ulsan, KR$43,814
Goyang-si, KR$43,814
Changwon, KR$43,814
Cheongju-si, KR$43,814
Jeonju, KR$43,814
Seoul, KR$33,390
Busan, KR$22,087

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in South Korea?
The national median registered nurse salary in South Korea is about ₩65,780,000 per year (₩5,481,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩33,160,000 to ₩65,780,000.
Which South Korea city pays registered nurses the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩65,780,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩33,160,000 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about ₩22,000,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩87,487,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is registered nurse in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.