Monthly salary South Korea 2008-2023, by gender

Published by L. Yoon, May 5, 2025

In 2023, the average monthly salary of a male employee in South Korea was around 4.26 million South Korean won. A female employee earned around 2.78 million won, significantly less than a male employee. This disparity highlights a significant gender pay gap in the country.

Average monthly salary in South Korea from 2008 to 2023, by gender (in 1,000 South Korean won)

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Release date

November 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2008 to 2023

Special properties

including overtime pay and special payments

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.

1,000 South Korean won equals 0.69 U.S. dollars or 0.65 euros as of March 2025. 

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