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Systems Administrator Salary in South Korea

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The South Korea median is $96,181 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$96,181
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,015
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$96,181
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$46.24
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$96,181
Daegu, KR$96,181
Daejeon, KR$96,181
Gwangju, KR$96,181
Suwon, KR$96,181
Ulsan, KR$96,181
Goyang-si, KR$96,181
Changwon, KR$96,181
Cheongju-si, KR$96,181
Jeonju, KR$96,181
Seoul, KR$72,702
Busan, KR$50,382

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in South Korea?
The national median systems administrator salary in South Korea is about ₩144,400,000 per year (₩12,033,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩75,640,000 to ₩144,400,000.
Which South Korea city pays systems administrators the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩144,400,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩75,640,000 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about ₩48,920,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩198,405,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is systems administrator in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.