Welder Salary in South Korea
Welders join metal parts using heat for construction, manufacturing, and repair. The South Korea median is $62,531 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$62,531
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,211
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$62,531
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$30.06
varies by city
Welder salary by city in South Korea
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Daegu, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Daejeon, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Gwangju, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Suwon, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Ulsan, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Goyang-si, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Changwon, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Cheongju-si, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Jeonju, KR | $62,531 | $5,211 | 0% |
| Seoul, KR | $47,425 | $3,952 | -24% |
| Busan, KR | $32,258 | $2,688 | -48% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a welder make in South Korea?
- The national median welder salary in South Korea is about ₩93,880,000 per year (₩7,823,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩48,430,000 to ₩93,880,000.
- Which South Korea city pays welders the most?
- Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩93,880,000 per year.
- Which South Korea city pays welders the least?
- Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩48,430,000 per year for a welder.
- What is the typical salary range for a welder in South Korea?
- Across South Korea cities we cover, welder pay commonly spans from about ₩34,260,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩126,925,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many South Korea cities have welder salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes welder pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
- Is welder in demand in South Korea?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.