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Health and Medical Average Salaries in Korea (South) 2026

How much money does a person working in Health and Medical make in Korea (South)?


Average Monthly Salary
5.8M KRW
( 70M KRW yearly)

LOW
1.2M
KRW AVERAGE
5.8M
KRW HIGH
17M
KRW
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Health and Medical in Korea (South) typically earns around 5.8M KRW. Salaries range from 1.2M KRW (lowest average) to 17M KRW (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Health and Medical domain in Korea (South) exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Health and Medical
Academic Clinician7.5M KRW
Acute Care Nurse3.6M KRW
Administrative Director7.2M KRW
Admitting Clerk1.3M KRW
Admitting Manager3.8M KRW
Admitting Officer3.1M KRW
Admitting Representative1.8M KRW
Adult Nurse3.2M KRW
Advanced Nutrition Aide5.6M KRW
Advanced Practice Provider5.4M KRW
Allergist7.2M KRW
Ambulance Attendant3.1M KRW
Ambulance Dispatcher3.1M KRW
Ambulance Driver2.9M KRW
Ambulance Officer and Paramedic3.4M KRW
Ambulatory Services Director5.8M KRW
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor6.8M KRW
Anesthesia Technician4.2M KRW
Anesthesiologist12M KRW
Anesthesiology Assistant4.4M KRW
Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Specialist5.6M KRW
Assistant Director of Nursing5.7M KRW
Assistant Occupational Therapist3.3M KRW
Assistant Optometrist3.6M KRW
Assistant Pathologist5.2M KRW
Assistant Physical Therapist3.1M KRW
Audiologist7.2M KRW
Behavioral Health Specialist4.6M KRW
Biohacking Expert6M KRW
Biomedical Engineering Director5.5M KRW
Biomedical Engineering Technician2.9M KRW
Breast Center Manager12M KRW
Cardiac Sonographer4.8M KRW
Cardiac Technician2.9M KRW
Cardiology Manager12M KRW
Cardiopulmonary Rehab Spcialist4.7M KRW
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist15M KRW
Cardiovascular Perfusionist10M KRW
Cardiovascular Specialist16M KRW
Cardiovascular Technologist5.6M KRW
Care Assistant2.5M KRW
Care Coordinator2M KRW
Caregiver2.2M KRW
Case Manager4.7M KRW
Central Service Technician3.3M KRW
Central Sterile Processing Technician3.4M KRW
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator3.8M KRW
Certified Medical Assistant2.3M KRW
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA2.6M KRW
Certified Respiratory Therapist6M KRW
Charge Entry Specialist3.6M KRW
Chief Clinical Transformation Officer6.8M KRW
Chief Genomics Officer9.6M KRW
Chief Mental Health Officer12M KRW
Chief Neurotechnology Officer12M KRW
Chief of Psychology12M KRW
Chief of Surgery17M KRW
Chief Population Health Officer9.6M KRW
Chiropractor4.7M KRW
Clinic Assistant2.7M KRW
Clinic Manager5.7M KRW
Clinic Navigator2.7M KRW
Clinical Application Specialist3.6M KRW
Clinical Biochemist7M KRW
Clinical Cytogeneticist6M KRW
Clinical Data Reviewer3.7M KRW
Clinical Development Specialist4.7M KRW
Clinical Director11M KRW
Clinical Documentation Specialist5.8M KRW
Clinical Field Associate3.8M KRW
Clinical Genetic Technologist6.1M KRW
Clinical Laboratory Technician3.3M KRW
Clinical Microbiologist8.1M KRW
Clinical Molecular Geneticist6.2M KRW
Clinical Neuropsychologist8.1M KRW
Clinical Policy Developer3.6M KRW
Clinical Psychologist12M KRW
Clinical Research Coordinator4.5M KRW
Clinical Scientist7.7M KRW
Clinical Social Worker3M KRW
Clinician7.5M KRW
CME Specialist6.1M KRW
Coding Practice Manager4.6M KRW
Community Organizer2M KRW
Community Relations Manager4.2M KRW
Company Nurse2.7M KRW
Contact Tracer3.4M KRW
Correctional Treatment Specialist7.1M KRW
Counseling Psychologist9.4M KRW
Credentialing Analyst3.3M KRW
Critical Care Nurse3.7M KRW
CT Technologist3.8M KRW
Cytogenetic Technologist5.7M KRW
Data Coordinator1.7M KRW
Dental Assistant2.7M KRW
Dental Hygienist2.6M KRW
Dental Laboratory Technician2.6M KRW
Dental Receptionist2.1M KRW
Dental Technician2.4M KRW
Dental Therapist3.7M KRW
Dentist9.4M KRW
Dermatologist13M KRW
Diabetologist8.6M KRW
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer4.4M KRW
Dietetic Technician2.8M KRW
Dietitian7.8M KRW
Director of Medical Staff Services7.5M KRW
Discharge Coordinator1.7M KRW
Dispensing Optician3.5M KRW
District Nurse3.1M KRW
Doctor9.7M KRW
Dosimetrist5.3M KRW
EKG Technician3.6M KRW
Emergency and Critical Care Consultant10M KRW
Emergency Department Physician9M KRW
Emergency Management Director9.4M KRW
Emergency Response Specialist3.8M KRW
Emergency Services Director11M KRW
Endodontist12M KRW
Endoscopic Assistant3.4M KRW
Endoscopy Technician3.3M KRW
Enterostomal Therapist5.4M KRW
Epidemiologist6.5M KRW
ER Registration Supervisor2.6M KRW
Exercise Physiologist9.6M KRW
Family Nurse Practitioner3.7M KRW
FGP Ultrasound Techncian3.1M KRW
Food Services Director5M KRW
Forensic Pathologist11M KRW
General Medical Practitioner7.9M KRW
Genetic Counselor6.4M KRW
Geriatric Care Technologist5.5M KRW
Head Nurse3.8M KRW
Health Care Assistant2.9M KRW
Health Compliance Director9.8M KRW
Health Compliance Manager6M KRW
Health Data Analyst3.7M KRW
Health Data Privacy Officer4.6M KRW
Health Economist9.2M KRW
Health Informatics Specialist3.8M KRW
Health Information Exchange Specialist4.4M KRW
Health Information Management Specialist3.5M KRW
Health Information Manager4.8M KRW
Health Services Manager8.6M KRW
Health Systems Specialist4.8M KRW
Health Technologist5.5M KRW
Health Technology Consultant4.8M KRW
Health Unit Coordinator2.7M KRW
Healthcare Analytics Manager5.4M KRW
Healthcare Assistant2.9M KRW
Healthcare Consultant5.5M KRW
Healthcare Data Analyst4M KRW
Healthcare Data Scientist5.7M KRW
Healthcare Information Technology Specialist4.9M KRW
Healthcare Practitioner7.8M KRW
Healthcare Robotics Engineer3.8M KRW
HealthTech Regulatory Consultant4M KRW
Hearing Aid Specialist4.1M KRW
Hemodialysis Technician3.8M KRW
Histology Technician3.5M KRW
Histotechnologist5.1M KRW
Home Health Aide3.1M KRW
Home Health Scheduler2.1M KRW
Home Nurse3.1M KRW
Hospital Chaplain3.5M KRW
ICD-10 Coder2.9M KRW
ICU Registered Nurse3.4M KRW
Immunologist7M KRW
Industrial Hygienist5M KRW
Infection Control Coordinator3.7M KRW
Infection Control Practitioner8.2M KRW
Infection Preventionist5.9M KRW
Informatics Nurse Specialist3.5M KRW
Informatics Practice Specialist4.2M KRW
Intake Coordinator1.8M KRW
Intensive Care Registered Nurse3.4M KRW
Internist12M KRW
Interventional Radiographer6.5M KRW
Interventionist12M KRW
Invasive Cardiologist16M KRW
Lab Assistant3.1M KRW
Laboratory Manager5.7M KRW
Laboratory Supervisor 5.1M KRW
Laboratory Technician3M KRW
Lead Patient Account Representative3.6M KRW
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)3.1M KRW
Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN3.3M KRW
Lifestyle Medicine Expert6.2M KRW
Low Vision Therapist6.8M KRW
Mammography Technician3.2M KRW
Managed Care Assistant2M KRW
Maternity Services Director9.3M KRW
MDS Coordinator3.5M KRW
Medical Administrator4.3M KRW
Medical Assistant2.1M KRW
Medical Biller2M KRW
Medical Billing Clerk1.7M KRW
Medical Billing Specialist3.4M KRW
Medical Coder2.7M KRW
Medical Courier2.2M KRW
Medical Director8.9M KRW
Medical Equipment Maintenance Manager3.8M KRW
Medical Equipment Preparer3.1M KRW
Medical Forms Designer2.6M KRW
Medical Insurance Manager6.7M KRW
Medical Massage Therapist4.6M KRW
Medical Office Administrator3.7M KRW
Medical Office Assistant2.5M KRW
Medical Office Manager6.5M KRW
Medical Physicist8.4M KRW
Medical Policy Manager5.8M KRW
Medical Policy Specialist3.6M KRW
Medical Project Coordinator2.4M KRW
Medical Records Administrator2.7M KRW
Medical Records Clerk1.2M KRW
Medical Records Coding Manager4.5M KRW
Medical Records Director5.3M KRW
Medical Records Specialist2.5M KRW
Medical Records Transcriptionist2M KRW
Medical Scribe2.9M KRW
Medical Secretary2.1M KRW
Medical Social Worker2.7M KRW
Medical Staff Services Specialist4M KRW
Medical Technologist3.4M KRW
Medication Aide3M KRW
Mental Health Aide3.2M KRW
Mental Health Nurse3.5M KRW
Mental Health Technician3.2M KRW
Mental Health Therapst7.3M KRW
Mental Health Worker3.1M KRW
Mobile Phlebotomist2.5M KRW
MRI Technologist3M KRW
Music Therapist4.7M KRW
Naturopathic Physician13M KRW
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner4.4M KRW
Neonatologist8.3M KRW
Neurodiagnostic Techncian3.1M KRW
Neurologist12M KRW
Neurophysiology Technologist3.4M KRW
Neuropsychology Testing Assistant2.9M KRW
Neuroscientist12M KRW
Nuclear Medical Technician4.3M KRW
Nuclear Medicine Physician10M KRW
Nuclear Medicine Technolgoist4.3M KRW
Nurse3M KRW
Nurse Anesthetist3.3M KRW
Nurse Educator3.6M KRW
Nurse Manager6.5M KRW
Nurse Midwife3.7M KRW
Nurse Practitioner3.9M KRW
Nursing Assistant2.9M KRW
Nursing Coordinator3.8M KRW
Nursing Director7.7M KRW
Nursing Services Instructor3.8M KRW
Nursing Supervisor4.6M KRW
Nutrition Assistant3M KRW
Nutrition Services Aide3.8M KRW
Obstetrician / Gynecologist11M KRW
Occupaitional Therapy Assistant3.4M KRW
Occupational Health Advisor5.7M KRW
Occupational Health Safety Specialist5.8M KRW
Occupational Therapist5.1M KRW
Oncology Specialty Representative3.8M KRW
Operating Room Scheduler2.9M KRW
Operating Room Services Director9M KRW
Ophthalmic Assistant3.5M KRW
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician3.2M KRW
Ophthalmic Medical Technician3.3M KRW
Ophthalmic Technologist3.3M KRW
Ophthalmologist8.4M KRW
Optician7M KRW
Optometrist8.7M KRW
Oral Surgeon12M KRW
Orthodontic Assistant2.6M KRW
Orthodontist12M KRW
Orthopedic Technician3.4M KRW
Orthoptist8.9M KRW
Orthotist9M KRW
Pathology Assistant3.2M KRW
Patient Account Represenatative2.9M KRW
Patient Advocate3.7M KRW
Patient Care Coordinator3.9M KRW
Patient Care Manager6M KRW
Patient Care Services Executive4.8M KRW
Patient Care Technician2.8M KRW
Patient Experience Coordinator3.7M KRW
Patient Management Coordinator2.8M KRW
Patient Registrar2M KRW
Patient Relations Manager5M KRW
Patient Representative2.8M KRW
Patient Safety Manager4.8M KRW
Patient Safety Specialist4.1M KRW
Patient Services Coordinator4.5M KRW
Patient Services Director6.5M KRW
Patient Sitter2.5M KRW
Pediatrician9.4M KRW
Perfusionist9.7M KRW
Periodontist12M KRW
Perioperative Aide3.9M KRW
Perioperative Assistant4M KRW
Perioperative Nurse3.2M KRW
Personal Support Worker2.5M KRW
Phlebotomist2.4M KRW
Phlebotomy Technician2.6M KRW
Physical Therapist6.7M KRW
Physical Therapy Aide2.5M KRW
Physical Therapy Assistant2.6M KRW
Physical Therapy Director7.8M KRW
Physician9.9M KRW
Physician - Anesthesiology13M KRW
Physician - Cardiology15M KRW
Physician - CCU8.4M KRW
Physician - Dermatology12M KRW
Physician - Emergency Room9.1M KRW
Physician - Endocrinology12M KRW
Physician - Family Practice8.3M KRW
Physician - Gastroenterology10M KRW
Physician - Generalist8.4M KRW
Physician - Geriatrics7.4M KRW
Physician - Hematology / Oncology11M KRW
Physician - Immunology / Allergy12M KRW
Physician - Infectious Disease11M KRW
Physician - Internal Medicine12M KRW
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine9.7M KRW
Physician - Nephrology12M KRW
Physician - Neurology12M KRW
Physician - Nuclear Medicine11M KRW
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology11M KRW
Physician - Occupational Medicine8.8M KRW
Physician - Ophthalmology7.6M KRW
Physician - Otolaryngology7.2M KRW
Physician - Pain Medicine6.9M KRW
Physician - Pathology8.8M KRW
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology11M KRW
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology11M KRW
Physician - Pediatrics9.8M KRW
Physician - Physiatry11M KRW
Physician - Podiatry9.1M KRW
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine7.3M KRW
Physician - Radiation Therapy12M KRW
Physician - Radiology12M KRW
Physician - Rheumatology11M KRW
Physician - Sports Medicine11M KRW
Physician - Urology15M KRW
Physician Assistant6.2M KRW
Physiotherapist7.1M KRW
Podiatrist7.8M KRW
Population Health Manager6.4M KRW
Positron Emission Tomography Technologist3.8M KRW
Practice Manager7.4M KRW
Pre Authorization Case Manager4.4M KRW
Preventive Medicine Physician9.6M KRW
Private Caregiver3.3M KRW
Program Coordinator1.9M KRW
Project Manager4.9M KRW
Prosthetist7.6M KRW
Prosthodontist12M KRW
Psychiatric Nurse2.9M KRW
Psychiatric Technician3.1M KRW
Psychiatrist11M KRW
Psychololgist10M KRW
Psychometrician9M KRW
Psychometrist5.6M KRW
Public Health Analyst7.2M KRW
Public Health Physician7.8M KRW
Public Health Social Worker2M KRW
Public Health Specialist6.7M KRW
Pulmonologist9.8M KRW
Quality Assurance Manager5.3M KRW
Radiation Therapist11M KRW
Radiation Therapy Technologist4.5M KRW
Radiographer7.4M KRW
Radiography Technologist4.6M KRW
Radiologic Technologist4.7M KRW
Radiologist11M KRW
Radiology Manager11M KRW
Radiology Technologist4.3M KRW
Registered Dietitian8M KRW
Registered Medical Assistant2.1M KRW
Registered Nurse3.2M KRW
Registered Nurse Case Manager4.1M KRW
Registered Respiratory Therapist6.6M KRW
Rehabilitation Director9.3M KRW
Rehabilitation Services Manager9.5M KRW
Remote Patient Monitoring Specialist4.1M KRW
Respiratory Care Practitioner8.3M KRW
Respiratory Manager6.3M KRW
Respiratory Therapist6.2M KRW
Respiratory Therapy Technician3.7M KRW
Robotics Surgical Technician4.4M KRW
School Nurse2.8M KRW
Skin Care Specialist6.2M KRW
Sonographer4.7M KRW
Sonography Technologist4.4M KRW
Speech and Language Pathologist6.4M KRW
Staff Nurse3.1M KRW
Surgeon12M KRW
Surgeon - Burn12M KRW
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic17M KRW
Surgeon - Heart Transplant19M KRW
Surgeon - Neurology15M KRW
Surgeon - Orthopedic17M KRW
Surgeon - Pediatric14M KRW
Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive16M KRW
Surgeon - Trauma13M KRW
Surgical Assistant4.2M KRW
Surgical Instrument Techncian3.9M KRW
Surgical Technologist4.1M KRW
Telehealth Nurse3.1M KRW
Telemedicine Physician7.2M KRW
Telemedicine Specialist5.8M KRW
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager4.4M KRW
Theatre Manager5.3M KRW
Therapeutics Specialist5.6M KRW
Treatment Services Director11M KRW
Ultrasonographer3.7M KRW
Ultrasound Technologist3.3M KRW
Urologist14M KRW
Utilization Review Nurse3.5M KRW
Vascular Technologist3M KRW
Virtual / Augmented Reality Medical Training Specialist4.6M KRW
Virtual / Augmented Reality Therapist4.1M KRW
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist6.4M KRW
Ward Manager6M KRW
Wellness Coordinator3.8M KRW
X-Ray Technologist4.6M KRW

Health and Medical Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Korea (South)

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Health and Medical in Korea (South) range from 1.2M KRW (starting average salary) to 17M KRW (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Health and Medical is 5M KRW, implying that half of the workforce in Korea (South) earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Health and Medical in Korea (South) earn less than 3.5M KRW, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 6.8M KRW, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Health and Medical in Korea (South). The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2.5M KRW to 5.9M KRW. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2.5M KRW mark, while 10% ranged from 5.9M KRW to 7.5M KRW. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 7.5M KRW or higher.