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Teacher Salary in South Korea

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The South Korea median is $67,806 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$67,806
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,651
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$67,806
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$32.60
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$67,806
Daegu, KR$67,806
Daejeon, KR$67,806
Gwangju, KR$67,806
Suwon, KR$67,806
Ulsan, KR$67,806
Goyang-si, KR$67,806
Changwon, KR$67,806
Cheongju-si, KR$67,806
Jeonju, KR$67,806
Seoul, KR$51,534
Busan, KR$34,649

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in South Korea?
The national median teacher salary in South Korea is about ₩101,800,000 per year (₩8,483,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩52,020,000 to ₩101,800,000.
Which South Korea city pays teachers the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩101,800,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩52,020,000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about ₩39,230,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩135,394,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is teacher in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.