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Veterinarian Salary in South Korea

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The South Korea median is $130,877 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$130,877
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,906
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$130,877
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$62.92
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$130,877
Daegu, KR$130,877
Daejeon, KR$130,877
Gwangju, KR$130,877
Suwon, KR$130,877
Ulsan, KR$130,877
Goyang-si, KR$130,877
Changwon, KR$130,877
Cheongju-si, KR$130,877
Jeonju, KR$130,877
Seoul, KR$99,472
Busan, KR$66,867

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in South Korea?
The national median veterinarian salary in South Korea is about ₩196,490,000 per year (₩16,374,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩100,390,000 to ₩196,490,000.
Which South Korea city pays veterinarians the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩196,490,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩100,390,000 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about ₩71,010,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩267,815,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is veterinarian in demand in South Korea?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.