Average Artist Salary in South Korea for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Artist salary for 2024 in South Korea and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the South Korean won. To keep things simple, we are using the KRW currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฉ.

How Much Does an Artist Make in South Korea?

An Artist working in South Korea will typically earn around 38,760,100 KRW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 17,879,000 KRW to the highest average salary of 61,678,300 KRW.

Average Annual Salary
38,760,100 KRW
Average Monthly Salary
3,230,008 KRW

Lowest Annual Salary
17,879,000 KRW
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,489,916 KRW

Highest Annual Salary
61,678,300 KRW
Highest Monthly Salary
5,139,858 KRW

These are average salaries for an Artist in South Korea and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Artist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Artist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Artist Salaries in South Korea

So we've looked at the average salaries an Artist will earn in South Korea. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Artist can earn between 17,879,000 KRW and 61,678,300 KRW on average in South Korea. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Artist in South Korea is 41,878,100 KRW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 41,878,100 KRW, and 50% of the population earn more than 41,878,100 KRW.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Artist salary in South Korea, 25% of the population are earning less than 26,880,900 KRW while 75% of the population earn more than 26,880,900 KRW.

75% of the population earn less than 55,921,200 KRW, and 25% of the population earn more than 55,921,200 KRW.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Artist Salary by Experience Level in South Korea

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average artist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Artist in South Korea that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 20,281,100 KRW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Artist salary would increase to 27,118,300 KRW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Artist, the average salary would be 39,960,800 KRW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 48,721,100 KRW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Artist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 53,158,700 KRW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Artist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 57,479,000 KRW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
20,281,100 KRW
2-5 Years +34%
27,118,300 KRW
5-10 Years +48%
39,960,800 KRW
10-15 Years +22%
48,721,100 KRW
15-20 Years +9%
53,158,700 KRW
20+ Years +8%
57,479,000 KRW

Artist Salary by Education Level in South Korea

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Artist in South Korea based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Artist in South Korea with a high school education can earn an average salary of 24,841,800 KRW.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Artist in South Korea with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 29,278,200 KRW.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Artist in South Korea with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 42,359,400 KRW.

  • Master's Degree. An Artist in South Korea with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 55,560,400 KRW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
24,841,800 KRW
Certificate or Diploma +18%
29,278,200 KRW
Bachelor's Degree +45%
42,359,400 KRW
Master's Degree +31%
55,560,400 KRW

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in South Korea is around 19,400,000 to 58,300,000 KRW and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Artist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In South Korea, a male artist will earn an average of 40,321,500 KRW, while a female artist will earn around 37,318,700 KRW.

This means that a male artist earns approximately 8% more than a female artist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in South Korea

Male
40,321,500 KRW
Female -8%
37,318,700 KRW

Artist Average Pay Raise in South Korea

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Artist in South Korea is around 12% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in South Korea is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that an Artist in South Korea can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in South Korea for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in South Korea.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Artist Bonus and Incentive Rates in South Korea

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Artist is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in South Korea earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
47,880,300 KRW
Private Sector -6%
45,239,100 KRW

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Artist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Artist in South Korea.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 55,201,700 KRW
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 59,040,700 KRW
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,119,100 KRW
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 79,079,700 KRW
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 37,441,100 KRW
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 76,678,200 KRW
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 82,678,400 KRW
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 83,641,100 KRW
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 53,278,500 KRW
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 45,961,300 KRW
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,398,900 KRW
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 49,318,100 KRW
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 45,961,300 KRW
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,721,300 KRW
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,640,500 KRW
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,361,200 KRW
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,679,400 KRW
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,960,400 KRW
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 50,759,100 KRW
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,678,800 KRW
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 37,318,700 KRW
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 29,641,500 KRW
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,521,100 KRW
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 52,201,800 KRW
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 33,119,100 KRW
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 37,201,700 KRW
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 49,198,300 KRW
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 26,520,600 KRW
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 22,681,800 KRW
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 50,158,700 KRW
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 56,158,300 KRW
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 57,118,900 KRW
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 78,241,300 KRW
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 43,081,400 KRW
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 60,119,800 KRW
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 75,000,300 KRW
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 83,040,600 KRW
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 36,718,100 KRW
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,878,200 KRW
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 48,601,200 KRW
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,239,000 KRW
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,001,600 KRW
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 36,718,100 KRW
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,479,000 KRW
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,479,000 KRW
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,559,300 KRW
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 52,438,500 KRW
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 28,919,800 KRW
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 29,278,200 KRW
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,679,100 KRW
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 37,919,200 KRW
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 50,039,800 KRW
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,439,700 KRW
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 35,159,900 KRW
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 64,198,300 KRW
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 63,000,700 KRW
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 51,841,000 KRW
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 64,198,300 KRW
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 37,441,100 KRW
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,001,600 KRW
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 29,278,200 KRW
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,601,100 KRW
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 50,878,500 KRW
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 55,081,300 KRW
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 72,718,100 KRW
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 75,121,900 KRW
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 32,280,500 KRW
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,441,600 KRW
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 63,481,200 KRW
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 58,319,900 KRW
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 58,680,100 KRW
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 59,999,100 KRW
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 44,998,200 KRW
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 20,878,800 KRW
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,198,600 KRW
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 28,560,900 KRW

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in South Korea, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bucheon 37,380,000 KRW
Busan 44,099,000 KRW
Daegu 42,419,650 KRW
Daejeon 42,601,150 KRW
Goyang 40,020,400 KRW
Gwangju 40,738,600 KRW
Incheon 44,340,500 KRW
Seongnam 37,380,500 KRW
Seoul 48,539,550 KRW
Suweon 40,801,050 KRW
Ulsan 39,900,600 KRW

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