🇰🇷 Salary Updated March 2, 2026

Top Earners: South Korea

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Highest Paying Jobs Ranked

RankJob TitleAvg. Salary / year (KRW)Income Tier
1
Surgeon - Heart Transplant
Health and Medical
224,398,200 KRW Top 10%
2
Chief of Surgery
Health and Medical
206,398,800 KRW Top 10%
3
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
Health and Medical
202,799,300 KRW Top 10%
4
Surgeon - Orthopedic
Health and Medical
202,799,300 KRW Top 10%
5
Cardiovascular Specialist
Health and Medical
194,398,100 KRW Top 10%
6
Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive
Health and Medical
194,398,100 KRW Top 10%
7
Invasive Cardiologist
Health and Medical
193,201,900 KRW Top 10%
8
Surgeon - Neurology
Health and Medical
177,599,600 KRW Top 10%
9
Physician - Cardiology
Health and Medical
175,200,500 KRW Top 10%
10
Physician - Urology
Health and Medical
175,200,500 KRW Top 10%
11
Urologist
Health and Medical
172,800,900 KRW Top 10%
12
Surgeon - Pediatric
Health and Medical
164,398,100 KRW Top 10%
13
Physician - Anesthesiology
Health and Medical
160,800,900 KRW Top 10%
14
Surgeon - Trauma
Health and Medical
157,201,600 KRW Top 10%
15
Dermatologist
Health and Medical
149,999,200 KRW Top 10%
16
Naturopathic Physician
Health and Medical
149,999,200 KRW Top 10%
17
Neurologist
Health and Medical
148,800,300 KRW Top 10%
18
Surgeon
Health and Medical
148,800,300 KRW Top 10%
19
Physician - Immunology / Allergy
Health and Medical
147,600,500 KRW Top 10%
20
Physician - Radiology
Health and Medical
147,600,500 KRW Top 10%
21
Internist
Health and Medical
146,401,200 KRW Top 10%
22
Physician - Neurology
Health and Medical
146,401,200 KRW Top 10%
23
Physician - Radiation Therapy
Health and Medical
146,401,200 KRW Top 10%
24
Anesthesiologist
Health and Medical
145,200,100 KRW Top 10%
25
Clinical Psychologist
Health and Medical
145,200,100 KRW Top 10%
26
Surgeon - Burn
Health and Medical
145,200,100 KRW Top 10%
27
Magistrate Judge
Legal
145,200,100 KRW Top 10%
28
Orthodontist
Health and Medical
144,001,700 KRW Top 10%
29
Physician - Dermatology
Health and Medical
144,001,700 KRW Top 10%
30
Physician - Nephrology
Health and Medical
144,001,700 KRW Top 10%
31
Cardiology Manager
Health and Medical
142,799,100 KRW Top 10%
32
Chief of Psychology
Health and Medical
142,799,100 KRW Top 10%
33
Interventionist
Health and Medical
142,799,100 KRW Top 10%
34
Physician - Internal Medicine
Health and Medical
142,799,100 KRW Top 10%
35
Breast Center Manager
Health and Medical
141,598,200 KRW Top 10%
36
Endodontist
Health and Medical
141,598,200 KRW Top 10%
37
Periodontist
Health and Medical
141,598,200 KRW Top 10%
38
Physician - Endocrinology
Health and Medical
141,598,200 KRW Top 10%
39
Prosthodontist
Health and Medical
141,598,200 KRW Top 10%
40
Oral Surgeon
Health and Medical
140,401,100 KRW Top 10%
41
Radiation Therapist
Health and Medical
136,800,100 KRW Top 10%
42
Radiologist
Health and Medical
135,600,300 KRW Top 10%
43
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology
Health and Medical
134,400,400 KRW Top 10%
44
Obstetrician / Gynecologist
Health and Medical
133,198,700 KRW Top 10%
45
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology
Health and Medical
133,198,700 KRW Top 10%
46
Physician - Sports Medicine
Health and Medical
133,198,700 KRW Top 10%
47
Treatment Services Director
Health and Medical
133,198,700 KRW Top 10%
48
Physician - Rheumatology
Health and Medical
131,998,300 KRW Top 10%
49
Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer
Legal
131,998,300 KRW Top 10%
50
Emergency Services Director
Health and Medical
130,799,600 KRW Top 10%
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