ENGLISH TEACHER / SALARY
SOUTH KOREA

SALARY SURVEYS

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1294.53 KRW = 1 USD

33,802,771 KRW

$26,112 USD

Seoul

37,639,758 KRW

28,479,663 KRW

$22,000 USD

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Average Salary / English Teacher / South Korea

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Average salary for English Teacher / South Korea is 33,802,771 KRW per year. The most typical earning is 28,479,663 KRW. All data are based on 8 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 36,505,750 KRW. Women receive a salary of 35,081,767 KRW.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Some College with salary of 37,670,827 KRW. The second most paid education level is Masters Degree with salary of 33,528,330 KRW.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 2-4 Years of experience receive salary of 47,120,897 KRW. Employees with 0-1 Year of experience receive 32,751,612 KRW.

Levels / English Teacher / South Korea (Gross KRW)

Salary Levels (KRW) per Year	Surveys	[%]
3,883,600 KRW - 6,471,399 KRW	0	n/a
6,472,700 KRW - 12,943,999 KRW	0	n/a
12,945,300 KRW - 19,416,699 KRW	0	n/a
19,418,000 KRW - 25,889,299 KRW	0	n/a
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
25,890,600 KRW - 32,361,999 KRW	5	100% 62.5%
32,363,300 KRW - 38,834,599 KRW	2	37.5% 25%
38,835,900 KRW - 45,307,299 KRW	0	n/a
45,308,600 KRW - 51,779,899 KRW	1	12.5% 12.5%
51,781,200 KRW - 58,252,599 KRW	0	n/a
58,253,900 KRW - 64,725,199 KRW	0	n/a
64,726,500 KRW - 71,197,899 KRW	0	n/a
71,199,200 KRW - 77,670,499 KRW	0	n/a
77,671,800 KRW - 84,143,199 KRW	0	n/a
84,144,500 KRW - 90,615,799 KRW	0	n/a
90,617,100 KRW - 97,088,499 KRW	0	n/a
97,089,800 KRW - 103,561,099 KRW	0	n/a
103,562,400 KRW - 110,033,799 KRW	0	n/a
110,035,100 KRW - 116,506,399 KRW	0	n/a
116,507,700 KRW - 122,979,099 KRW	0	n/a
122,980,400 KRW - 129,451,699 KRW	0	n/a
129,453,000 KRW - 135,924,399 KRW	0	n/a
135,925,700 KRW - 142,396,999 KRW	0	n/a
142,398,300 KRW - 148,869,699 KRW	0	n/a
148,871,000 KRW - 155,342,299 KRW	0	n/a
155,343,600 KRW - 161,814,999 KRW	0	n/a
161,816,300 KRW - 168,287,599 KRW	0	n/a
168,288,900 KRW - 174,760,299 KRW	0	n/a
174,761,600 KRW - 181,232,899 KRW	0	n/a
181,234,200 KRW - 187,705,599 KRW	0	n/a
187,706,900 KRW - 194,178,199 KRW	0	n/a
HIGH SALARIES
194,179,500 KRW - 207,123,499 KRW	0	n/a
207,124,800 KRW - 220,068,799 KRW	0	n/a
220,070,100 KRW - 233,014,099 KRW	0	n/a
233,015,400 KRW - 245,959,399 KRW	0	n/a
245,960,700 KRW - 258,904,699 KRW	0	n/a
258,906,000 KRW - 271,849,999 KRW	0	n/a
271,851,300 KRW - 284,795,299 KRW	0	n/a
284,796,600 KRW - 297,740,599 KRW	0	n/a
297,741,900 KRW - 310,685,899 KRW	0	n/a
310,687,200 KRW - 323,631,199 KRW	0	n/a
323,632,500 KRW - 453,085,599 KRW	0	n/a

Gender / English Teacher / South Korea (Gross KRW)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	1	36,505,750 KRW
2	Women	4	35,081,767 KRW

Education / English Teacher / South Korea (Gross KRW)

#		Surveys
1	Some College	2	37,670,827 KRW
2	Masters Degree	1	33,528,330 KRW
3	Bachelors Degree	5	32,363,253 KRW

Experience / English Teacher / South Korea (Gross KRW)

#		Surveys
1	2-4 Years	1	47,120,897 KRW
2	0-1 Year	2	32,751,612 KRW
3	1-2 Years	5	31,586,535 KRW

Age / English Teacher / South Korea (Gross KRW)

#		Surveys
1	31-35	1	47,120,897 KRW
2	21-25	3	32,492,706 KRW
3	26-30	1	32,233,800 KRW
4	n/a	3	31,198,176 KRW

Work Type / English Teacher / South Korea (Gross KRW)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Contract	4	36,894,109 KRW
2	Permanent	4	30,680,364 KRW

Cities / English Teacher / South Korea (Gross KRW)

#		Surveys
1	Seoul	2	37,670,827 KRW
2	Daejeon	2	32,751,612 KRW
3	Suwon	2	32,622,159 KRW
4	Changwon	1	32,233,800 KRW
5	Daegu	1	31,974,894 KRW

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Esl Teacher

Posted 25 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Teaching."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Seoul	Some College	2-4 Years	Expert	47,157,100 KRW

Epik English Teacher

Posted 07 April 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"English Language, Gender Studies
I am proficient in most technology including Dell, Apple, Sony, Android, and many others
I also have basic knowledge in 2d and 3d item production using laser cutters, 3d printers, and vinyl cutters
I have a Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies 
I majored in Gender Studies with English Language as a minor
I have a teaching certificate."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Daejeon	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	36,499,300 KRW

English As A Second Language Teacher

Posted 14 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"I teach English as a second language to children and teenagers in Chungdahm Institute in Suwon, South Korea. Each day, I teach two lessons, which are three hours long each. I am adept to using technology such as tablets and smart-boards to increase student involvement in class. For example, I incorporate photos and videos into the lesson, administer online quizzes, and have students justify their answers in class to ensure comprehension. Furthermore, I oversee in class student projects. In addition using technology in the classroom, I write daily reports on student preformance, meet with their counselors to address issues, and write progress reports every three weeks."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Suwon	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	31,826,000 KRW

Native English Teacher

Posted 11 September 2017
Key knowledge and tasks

"Teach English curriculum to elementary school students."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Changwon	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	32,239,000 KRW

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