Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the engineering sector across South Korea based on real-time market data.
| Job Title | Salary / year (KRW) | Salary / year (USD) | National Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Project Director | 87,600,700 KRW | $64,680.32 | Middle 40% |
| Director of Engineering | 87,118,500 KRW | $64,324.29 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Production Manager | 77,758,500 KRW | $57,413.29 | Middle 40% |
| Field Engineering Manager | 70,079,900 KRW | $51,743.77 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Research and Development Manager | 67,441,500 KRW | $49,795.7 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Planning Manager | 61,919,600 KRW | $45,718.58 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Key Account Manager | 61,678,300 KRW | $45,540.42 | Middle 40% |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager | 61,441,300 KRW | $45,365.43 | Middle 40% |
| Electrical Engineering Manager | 60,598,100 KRW | $44,742.85 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Project Manager | 59,878,400 KRW | $44,211.45 | Middle 40% |
| Equipment Engineering Manager | 58,798,900 KRW | $43,414.4 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Consultant | 58,441,700 KRW | $43,150.66 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Manager | 58,441,700 KRW | $43,150.66 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Sales Manager | 58,319,900 KRW | $43,060.73 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Project Leader | 55,560,400 KRW | $41,023.24 | Middle 40% |
| Wind Energy Operations Manager | 55,560,400 KRW | $41,023.24 | Middle 40% |
| Proposal Manager | 53,278,500 KRW | $39,338.39 | Middle 40% |
| Drafting Manager | 51,119,900 KRW | $37,744.58 | Middle 40% |
| Forestry Strategic Planner | 50,998,800 KRW | $37,655.16 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Project Analyst | 50,639,500 KRW | $37,389.87 | Middle 40% |
| Robotics Engineer | 50,519,600 KRW | $37,301.35 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Chief Designer | 50,398,300 KRW | $37,211.78 | Middle 40% |
| Safety Manager | 48,601,200 KRW | $35,884.89 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 48,119,900 KRW | $35,529.52 | Middle 40% |
| Assistant Chief Engineer | 47,758,300 KRW | $35,262.53 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Account Manager | 47,519,800 KRW | $35,086.43 | Middle 40% |
| Mechatronics Engineer | 47,401,700 KRW | $34,999.23 | Middle 40% |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 47,158,400 KRW | $34,819.59 | Middle 40% |
| Genetic Engineer | 47,038,300 KRW | $34,730.91 | Middle 40% |
| Regional Field Engineer | 47,038,300 KRW | $34,730.91 | Middle 40% |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineer | 46,800,400 KRW | $34,555.26 | Middle 40% |
| Automation Engineer | 46,680,900 KRW | $34,467.03 | Middle 40% |
| HVAC Engineer | 46,080,100 KRW | $34,023.42 | Middle 40% |
| Mechanical Engineer | 45,961,300 KRW | $33,935.71 | Middle 40% |
| Electrical Engineer | 45,719,900 KRW | $33,757.47 | Middle 40% |
| Automation Engineer | 45,599,600 KRW | $33,668.64 | Middle 40% |
| Design Engineer | 45,599,600 KRW | $33,668.64 | Middle 40% |
| Project Engineer | 45,599,600 KRW | $33,668.64 | Middle 40% |
| Civil Engineer | 45,361,500 KRW | $33,492.84 | Middle 40% |
| Photonics Engineer | 45,361,500 KRW | $33,492.84 | Middle 40% |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technologist | 45,239,100 KRW | $33,402.47 | Middle 40% |
| Engineer | 45,239,100 KRW | $33,402.47 | Middle 40% |
| Communications Engineer | 45,119,800 KRW | $33,314.38 | Middle 40% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 44,760,700 KRW | $33,049.24 | Middle 40% |
| Rail Engineer | 44,519,300 KRW | $32,871 | Middle 40% |
| Oil and Petrochemical Engineer | 44,398,300 KRW | $32,781.66 | Middle 40% |
| Product Engineer | 44,161,600 KRW | $32,606.89 | Middle 40% |
| Service Engineer | 44,161,600 KRW | $32,606.89 | Middle 40% |
| Sales Engineer | 44,040,700 KRW | $32,517.62 | Middle 40% |
| Licensed Aircraft Engineer | 43,800,600 KRW | $32,340.35 | Middle 40% |
| Solar Engineer | 43,800,600 KRW | $32,340.35 | Middle 40% |
| Product Development Engineer | 43,559,400 KRW | $32,162.25 | Middle 40% |
| Test Development Engineer | 43,559,400 KRW | $32,162.25 | Middle 40% |
| CAD Design Engineer | 43,438,200 KRW | $32,072.77 | Middle 40% |
| Control Systems Engineer | 43,321,300 KRW | $31,986.45 | Middle 40% |
| Instrumentation Manager | 43,321,300 KRW | $31,986.45 | Middle 40% |
| Energy Engineer | 43,198,900 KRW | $31,896.08 | Middle 40% |
| Irrigation Engineer | 43,198,900 KRW | $31,896.08 | Middle 40% |
| Quality Assurance Engineer | 43,198,900 KRW | $31,896.08 | Middle 40% |
| Generation Engineer | 42,959,900 KRW | $31,719.61 | Middle 40% |
| Controls Engineer | 42,839,200 KRW | $31,630.49 | Middle 40% |
| Civil Site Engineer | 42,719,800 KRW | $31,542.33 | Middle 40% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist | 42,719,800 KRW | $31,542.33 | Middle 40% |
| Principal Cost Engineer | 42,719,800 KRW | $31,542.33 | Middle 40% |
| Highway Engineer | 42,601,100 KRW | $31,454.69 | Middle 40% |
| Environmental Engineer | 42,479,000 KRW | $31,364.54 | Middle 40% |
| Field Engineer | 42,479,000 KRW | $31,364.54 | Middle 40% |
| Mining Engineer | 42,479,000 KRW | $31,364.54 | Middle 40% |
| Planning Engineer | 42,479,000 KRW | $31,364.54 | Middle 40% |
| Mechanical Inspector | 42,359,400 KRW | $31,276.23 | Middle 40% |
| Industrial Engineer | 42,239,100 KRW | $31,187.41 | Middle 40% |
| Marine Engineer | 42,239,100 KRW | $31,187.41 | Middle 40% |
| Chemical Engineer | 42,119,100 KRW | $31,098.8 | Middle 40% |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineer | 42,119,100 KRW | $31,098.8 | Middle 40% |
| Geological Engineer | 41,878,100 KRW | $30,920.86 | Middle 40% |
| Instrumentation Engineer | 41,878,100 KRW | $30,920.86 | Middle 40% |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 41,878,100 KRW | $30,920.86 | Middle 40% |
| Materials Engineer | 41,761,800 KRW | $30,834.99 | Middle 40% |
| Production Engineer | 41,761,800 KRW | $30,834.99 | Middle 40% |
| Principal Support Engineer | 41,638,700 KRW | $30,744.1 | Middle 40% |
| Optical Engineer | 41,520,800 KRW | $30,657.05 | Middle 40% |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 41,399,600 KRW | $30,567.56 | Middle 40% |
| Fire Engineer | 41,158,900 KRW | $30,389.84 | Middle 40% |
| Principal Engineer | 41,040,700 KRW | $30,302.56 | Middle 40% |
| Structural Engineer | 41,040,700 KRW | $30,302.56 | Middle 40% |
| Process Engineer | 40,799,600 KRW | $30,124.55 | Middle 40% |
| Maintenance Manager | 40,559,300 KRW | $29,947.12 | Middle 40% |
| Pipeline Engineer | 40,559,300 KRW | $29,947.12 | Middle 40% |
| Safety Engineer | 40,559,300 KRW | $29,947.12 | Middle 40% |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 40,559,300 KRW | $29,947.12 | Middle 40% |
| Wastewater Engineer | 40,559,300 KRW | $29,947.12 | Middle 40% |
| Product Safety Engineer | 40,439,700 KRW | $29,858.81 | Middle 40% |
| Staff Engineer | 40,439,700 KRW | $29,858.81 | Middle 40% |
| Broadcast Engineer | 40,321,500 KRW | $29,771.54 | Middle 40% |
| Materials Researcher | 40,321,500 KRW | $29,771.54 | Middle 40% |
| Contract Engineer | 40,199,100 KRW | $29,681.16 | Middle 40% |
| Locomotive Engineer | 40,199,100 KRW | $29,681.16 | Middle 40% |
| CAE Engineer | 40,079,600 KRW | $29,592.93 | Middle 40% |
| Equipment Engineer | 40,079,600 KRW | $29,592.93 | Middle 40% |
| Facade Engineer | 39,960,800 KRW | $29,505.21 | Middle 40% |
| Instrument Engineer | 39,960,800 KRW | $29,505.21 | Middle 40% |
| Test Engineer | 39,960,800 KRW | $29,505.21 | Middle 40% |
| Validation Engineer | 39,960,800 KRW | $29,505.21 | Middle 40% |
| Drilling Engineer | 39,840,400 KRW | $29,416.32 | Middle 40% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 39,840,400 KRW | $29,416.32 | Middle 40% |
| Static Equipment Engineer | 39,840,400 KRW | $29,416.32 | Middle 40% |
| Acoustics Engineer | 39,718,900 KRW | $29,326.61 | Middle 40% |
| Contract Associate Engineer | 39,718,900 KRW | $29,326.61 | Middle 40% |
| Ceramics Engineer | 39,600,100 KRW | $29,238.89 | Middle 40% |
| Purchasing Engineer | 39,600,100 KRW | $29,238.89 | Middle 40% |
| BMS Engineer | 39,481,900 KRW | $29,151.62 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Lab Technician | 39,481,900 KRW | $29,151.62 | Middle 40% |
| Commissioning Engineer | 39,358,400 KRW | $29,060.43 | Middle 40% |
| Avionic System Support Engineer | 39,241,100 KRW | $28,973.82 | Middle 40% |
| Verification Engineer | 39,241,100 KRW | $28,973.82 | Middle 40% |
| Biochemical Engineer | 39,001,000 KRW | $28,796.54 | Middle 40% |
| Stationary Engineer | 39,001,000 KRW | $28,796.54 | Middle 40% |
| Transportation Engineer | 39,001,000 KRW | $28,796.54 | Middle 40% |
| Scheduling Engineer | 38,641,600 KRW | $28,531.18 | Middle 40% |
| Corrosion Engineer | 38,521,100 KRW | $28,442.21 | Middle 40% |
| HVAC Supervisor | 38,521,100 KRW | $28,442.21 | Middle 40% |
| Maintenance Engineer | 38,281,500 KRW | $28,265.3 | Middle 40% |
| Tender Engineer | 38,281,500 KRW | $28,265.3 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Engineer | 37,919,200 KRW | $27,997.79 | Middle 40% |
| Piping Engineer | 37,800,500 KRW | $27,910.15 | Middle 40% |
| Stress Engineer | 37,800,500 KRW | $27,910.15 | Middle 40% |
| HSE Professional | 37,681,400 KRW | $27,822.21 | Middle 40% |
| Structural Designer | 37,681,400 KRW | $27,822.21 | Middle 40% |
| Photonics Technician | 37,441,100 KRW | $27,644.78 | Middle 40% |
| Estimator | 37,078,800 KRW | $27,377.28 | Middle 40% |
| Condition Monitoring Engineer | 36,960,300 KRW | $27,289.78 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Support Engineer | 36,960,300 KRW | $27,289.78 | Middle 40% |
| Associate Engineer | 36,841,600 KRW | $27,202.14 | Middle 40% |
| Instrumentation Designer | 36,480,500 KRW | $26,935.52 | Middle 40% |
| Controls Software Engineer | 35,640,500 KRW | $26,315.3 | Middle 40% |
| Mechanical Designer | 35,039,300 KRW | $25,871.41 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Safety Coordinator | 33,841,700 KRW | $24,987.15 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Technologist | 33,721,200 KRW | $24,898.18 | Middle 40% |
| Robotics Technician | 33,599,200 KRW | $24,808.1 | Middle 40% |
| Engineering Technician | 33,240,500 KRW | $24,543.25 | Middle 40% |
| Assembly Engineering Technician | 32,519,500 KRW | $24,010.9 | Middle 40% |
| Safety Inspector | 31,559,900 KRW | $23,302.38 | Middle 40% |
| Surveyor | 31,201,500 KRW | $23,037.75 | Middle 40% |
| Product Development Technician | 30,600,900 KRW | $22,594.3 | Middle 40% |
| Materials Technician | 29,761,800 KRW | $21,974.74 | Middle 40% |
| Fabrication Specialist | 29,278,200 KRW | $21,617.67 | Middle 40% |
| Work Planner | 28,560,900 KRW | $21,088.05 | Middle 40% |
| Drafter | 27,479,000 KRW | $20,289.23 | Middle 40% |
| Structural Technician | 27,361,200 KRW | $20,202.25 | Middle 40% |
| Civil Drafter | 26,880,900 KRW | $19,847.62 | Middle 40% |
| CAD Designer | 26,759,500 KRW | $19,757.98 | Middle 40% |
| Autocad Operator | 26,399,200 KRW | $19,491.95 | Middle 40% |
| Process Operator | 25,919,400 KRW | $19,137.69 | Middle 40% |
| Civil Technician | 25,561,400 KRW | $18,873.36 | Middle 40% |
| AutoCAD Drafter | 25,321,400 KRW | $18,696.16 | Middle 40% |
| Fiber Analyst | 25,321,400 KRW | $18,696.16 | Middle 40% |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | 23,520,800 KRW | $17,366.68 | Middle 40% |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 23,040,200 KRW | $17,011.82 | Middle 40% |
| Instrument Technician | 23,040,200 KRW | $17,011.82 | Middle 40% |
| Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | 22,441,700 KRW | $16,569.92 | Middle 40% |
| Piping Designer | 22,081,800 KRW | $16,304.18 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Affairs Officer | 22,081,800 KRW | $16,304.18 | Middle 40% |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 21,961,700 KRW | $16,215.51 | Middle 40% |
| Electrical Draughtsman | 21,841,900 KRW | $16,127.05 | Middle 40% |
| Safety Officer | 21,241,100 KRW | $15,683.45 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Assistant | 20,878,800 KRW | $15,415.94 | Middle 40% |
| Pressure Vessel Inspector | 20,038,100 KRW | $14,795.21 | Middle 40% |
| Fabricator | 19,078,500 KRW | $14,086.69 | Middle 40% |
| Engine Assembler | 18,840,100 KRW | $13,910.66 | Middle 40% |
| PCB Assembler | 15,838,200 KRW | $11,694.2 | Middle 40% |
| Maintenance Fitter | 15,238,200 KRW | $11,251.18 | Middle 40% |
| Fitter and Turner | 13,319,300 KRW | $9,834.36 | Middle 40% |
| Drilling Foreman | 12,721,300 KRW | $9,392.82 | Middle 40% |