Average Factory Superintendent Salary in South Korea for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Factory Superintendent 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 a Factory Superintendent Make in South Korea?

A Factory Superintendent working in South Korea will typically earn around 21,841,900 KRW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 10,704,700 KRW to the highest average salary of 34,078,800 KRW.

Average Annual Salary
21,841,900 KRW
Average Monthly Salary
1,820,158 KRW

Lowest Annual Salary
10,704,700 KRW
Lowest Monthly Salary
892,058 KRW

Highest Annual Salary
34,078,800 KRW
Highest Monthly Salary
2,839,900 KRW

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

Factory Superintendent 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 Factory Superintendent Salaries in South Korea

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Factory Superintendent can earn between 10,704,700 KRW and 34,078,800 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 a Factory Superintendent in South Korea is 22,321,900 KRW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 22,321,900 KRW, and 50% of the population earn more than 22,321,900 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 Factory Superintendent salary in South Korea, 25% of the population are earning less than 14,880,300 KRW while 75% of the population earn more than 14,880,300 KRW.

75% of the population earn less than 28,679,900 KRW, and 25% of the population earn more than 28,679,900 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.

Factory Superintendent 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 factory superintendent 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. A Factory Superintendent in South Korea that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 12,721,300 KRW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Factory Superintendent salary would increase to 16,320,700 KRW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Factory Superintendent, the average salary would be 22,558,900 KRW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 27,841,200 KRW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Factory Superintendent with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 29,881,100 KRW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Factory Superintendent with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 31,800,300 KRW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
12,721,300 KRW
2-5 Years +29%
16,320,700 KRW
5-10 Years +38%
22,558,900 KRW
10-15 Years +24%
27,841,200 KRW
15-20 Years +7%
29,881,100 KRW
20+ Years +7%
31,800,300 KRW

Factory Superintendent 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 a Factory Superintendent 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. A Factory Superintendent in South Korea with a high school education can earn an average salary of 16,320,700 KRW.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Factory Superintendent in South Korea with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 23,280,700 KRW.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Factory Superintendent in South Korea with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 32,161,000 KRW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
16,320,700 KRW
Certificate or Diploma +43%
23,280,700 KRW
Bachelor's Degree +38%
32,161,000 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.

Factory Superintendent 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 factory superintendent will earn an average of 22,441,700 KRW, while a female factory superintendent will earn around 21,121,400 KRW.

This means that a male factory superintendent earns approximately 6% more than a female factory superintendent for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in South Korea

Male
22,441,700 KRW
Female -6%
21,121,400 KRW

Factory Superintendent 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 a Factory Superintendent in South Korea is around 10% every 17 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 = ( 10 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Factory Superintendent in South Korea can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Factory Superintendent 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.

A Factory Superintendent is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% 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
30%
No Bonus
70%

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 a Factory Superintendent

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Factory Superintendent in South Korea.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 12,721,300 KRW
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,841,200 KRW
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 19,558,300 KRW
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 48,480,700 KRW
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 44,040,700 KRW
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 30,479,000 KRW
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 26,280,300 KRW
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 30,721,900 KRW
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 29,641,500 KRW
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 31,919,300 KRW
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 16,439,200 KRW
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 55,201,700 KRW
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 21,241,100 KRW
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 20,159,800 KRW
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 13,079,500 KRW
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 82,439,700 KRW
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 12,121,000 KRW
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 13,199,100 KRW
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,239,700 KRW
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 41,280,700 KRW
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 14,760,200 KRW
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 21,719,900 KRW
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 13,798,900 KRW
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 24,239,000 KRW
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 14,280,500 KRW
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 13,679,300 KRW
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,880,300 KRW
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 12,958,200 KRW
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 13,919,600 KRW
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 23,040,200 KRW
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 17,399,400 KRW
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 56,998,400 KRW
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 43,198,900 KRW
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 26,158,200 KRW
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 75,239,300 KRW
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 41,761,800 KRW
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 17,159,700 KRW
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 66,119,000 KRW
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 13,199,100 KRW
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 24,841,800 KRW
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 33,360,800 KRW
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 17,039,100 KRW
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 13,319,300 KRW
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 13,679,300 KRW
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 54,239,900 KRW
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 14,158,800 KRW
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 42,359,400 KRW
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 66,841,000 KRW
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 50,281,100 KRW
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 75,000,300 KRW
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 22,799,000 KRW
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 18,121,700 KRW
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 35,758,400 KRW
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 16,561,800 KRW
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 59,758,700 KRW
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 39,119,300 KRW
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 45,599,600 KRW
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 12,721,300 KRW
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 22,799,000 KRW
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 40,921,600 KRW
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 39,119,300 KRW
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 68,039,500 KRW
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 33,481,400 KRW
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 56,158,300 KRW
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 16,198,300 KRW
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 13,079,500 KRW
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 42,479,000 KRW
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 13,919,600 KRW
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 34,198,600 KRW
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 59,158,300 KRW
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 70,801,500 KRW
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 19,799,400 KRW
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 17,519,700 KRW
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 68,398,200 KRW
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 61,561,100 KRW
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 81,600,600 KRW
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 46,080,100 KRW
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 61,799,000 KRW
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 48,961,500 KRW
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 11,748,300 KRW
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 76,678,200 KRW
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 18,479,600 KRW
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 33,481,400 KRW
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 43,680,700 KRW
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 19,200,400 KRW
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 17,039,100 KRW
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 55,201,700 KRW
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 45,839,700 KRW
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 62,400,200 KRW
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 17,640,500 KRW
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 20,518,900 KRW
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 63,360,300 KRW
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 24,478,500 KRW
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 14,158,800 KRW
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 15,719,900 KRW
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 12,481,200 KRW
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 36,841,600 KRW
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 17,399,400 KRW
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 76,921,100 KRW
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 31,678,800 KRW
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 20,639,100 KRW
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 14,519,400 KRW
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 14,519,400 KRW
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 14,760,200 KRW
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 26,280,300 KRW
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 12,841,200 KRW
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 50,281,100 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 17,879,000 KRW
Busan 23,159,200 KRW
Daegu 20,760,500 KRW
Daejeon 20,639,100 KRW
Goyang 20,400,600 KRW
Gwangju 20,518,900 KRW
Incheon 23,040,200 KRW
Seongnam 19,439,300 KRW
Seoul 23,280,700 KRW
Suweon 20,400,600 KRW
Ulsan 20,518,900 KRW

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