🇰🇷 Updated March 4, 2026

Registered Nurse in South Korea

Detailed salary information for Registered Nurse positions in South Korea, including pay in KRW and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

38,281,500 KRW

Salary in USD / year

$28,265.3

National Percentile

Top 62%

About This Role

A Charge Nurse leads and supervises nursing staff, coordinates patient care, and ensures efficient operations within a healthcare unit or department.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise nursing staff and allocate patient assignments.
Ensure compliance with nursing standards and protocols.
Act as a resource for nursing-related issues.

Required Skills

critical careoncology) Advanced nursing skills Patient education

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Intern

26%

Contract

20%

Full-Time

20%

Part-Time

20%

Temporary

15%

Common Qualifications

B.Tech

15%

BCA

15%

M.Com

12%

MBA

11%

M.Tech

11%

MCA

9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Registered Nurse title in South Korea often specialize in these roles:

Clinical Nurse Specialist Charge Nurse Staff Nurse

Common Benefits

Transportation Benefits

Professional Development

Bonuses and Incentive Programs

Profit-Sharing

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Options or Equity Grants

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Childcare Assistance

Job Details

Job TitleRegistered Nurse

CategoryHealth and Medical

Country🇰🇷 South Korea

CurrencyKRW

Annual Salary (per year)38,281,500 KRW

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$28,265.3

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

38,281,500

Bottom 50% Avg

7,820,985

Middle 40% Avg

49,229,436

Top 10% Avg

166,647,330

Top 1% Avg

622,591,297

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