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Surgeon Salary in South Korea

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The South Korea median is $331,259 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$331,259
per year
Monthly (national)
$27,605
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$331,259
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$159.26
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$331,259
Daegu, KR$331,259
Daejeon, KR$331,259
Gwangju, KR$331,259
Suwon, KR$331,259
Ulsan, KR$331,259
Goyang-si, KR$331,259
Changwon, KR$331,259
Cheongju-si, KR$331,259
Jeonju, KR$331,259
Seoul, KR$250,791
Busan, KR$172,320

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in South Korea?
The national median surgeon salary in South Korea is about ₩497,330,000 per year (₩41,444,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩258,710,000 to ₩497,330,000.
Which South Korea city pays surgeons the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩497,330,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩258,710,000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about ₩183,010,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩716,155,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is surgeon in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.