Average Sales Development Representative Salary in South Korea for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Sales Development Representative 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 Sales Development Representative Make in South Korea?

A Sales Development Representative working in South Korea will typically earn around 38,281,500 KRW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 17,640,500 KRW to the highest average salary of 60,720,600 KRW.

Average Annual Salary
38,281,500 KRW
Average Monthly Salary
3,190,125 KRW

Lowest Annual Salary
17,640,500 KRW
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,470,041 KRW

Highest Annual Salary
60,720,600 KRW
Highest Monthly Salary
5,060,050 KRW

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

Sales Development Representative 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 Sales Development Representative Salaries in South Korea

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Sales Development Representative can earn between 17,640,500 KRW and 60,720,600 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 Sales Development Representative in South Korea is 41,280,700 KRW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 41,280,700 KRW, and 50% of the population earn more than 41,280,700 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 Sales Development Representative salary in South Korea, 25% of the population are earning less than 26,520,600 KRW while 75% of the population earn more than 26,520,600 KRW.

75% of the population earn less than 55,081,300 KRW, and 25% of the population earn more than 55,081,300 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.

Sales Development Representative 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 sales development representative 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 Sales Development Representative in South Korea that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 19,921,600 KRW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Sales Development Representative salary would increase to 26,639,300 KRW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Sales Development Representative, the average salary would be 39,358,400 KRW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 47,999,400 KRW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Sales Development Representative with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 52,319,400 KRW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Sales Development Representative with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 56,641,700 KRW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
19,921,600 KRW
2-5 Years +34%
26,639,300 KRW
5-10 Years +48%
39,358,400 KRW
10-15 Years +22%
47,999,400 KRW
15-20 Years +9%
52,319,400 KRW
20+ Years +8%
56,641,700 KRW

Sales Development Representative 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 Sales Development Representative 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 Sales Development Representative in South Korea with a high school education can earn an average salary of 22,799,000 KRW.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Sales Development Representative in South Korea with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 35,758,400 KRW.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Sales Development Representative in South Korea with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 59,878,400 KRW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
22,799,000 KRW
Certificate or Diploma +57%
35,758,400 KRW
Bachelor's Degree +68%
59,878,400 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.

Sales Development Representative 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 sales development representative will earn an average of 39,718,900 KRW, while a female sales development representative will earn around 36,718,100 KRW.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in South Korea

Male
39,718,900 KRW
Female -8%
36,718,100 KRW

Sales Development Representative 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 Sales Development Representative in South Korea is around 12% every 15 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 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Sales Development Representative in South Korea can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% 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%

Sales Development Representative 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 Sales Development Representative is a high bonus based job, with 84% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

16% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
84%
No Bonus
16%

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 Sales Development Representative

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

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 51,841,000 KRW
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 29,641,500 KRW
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 57,479,000 KRW
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 101,878,900 KRW
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 76,320,200 KRW
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 34,078,800 KRW
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 39,358,400 KRW
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 43,321,300 KRW
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 60,119,800 KRW
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 50,398,300 KRW
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 18,239,400 KRW
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 39,481,900 KRW
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 79,200,600 KRW
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 70,318,900 KRW
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 55,560,400 KRW
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 51,959,300 KRW
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 55,560,400 KRW
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 95,520,200 KRW
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 65,041,800 KRW
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 46,319,900 KRW
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 61,321,600 KRW
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 62,279,800 KRW
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 53,398,300 KRW
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 38,158,300 KRW
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 26,280,300 KRW
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 107,761,600 KRW
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 37,078,800 KRW
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 70,438,600 KRW
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 71,999,700 KRW
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 37,561,000 KRW
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 28,801,400 KRW
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 46,438,700 KRW
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 34,198,600 KRW
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 51,119,900 KRW
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 32,639,300 KRW
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 55,921,200 KRW
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 52,078,500 KRW
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 55,801,900 KRW
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 44,878,500 KRW
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 45,478,500 KRW
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 37,318,700 KRW
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 78,358,100 KRW
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 61,799,000 KRW
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 95,998,700 KRW
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 38,039,000 KRW
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 32,519,500 KRW
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 64,681,900 KRW
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 64,560,300 KRW
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 62,760,700 KRW
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 84,358,700 KRW
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 30,841,400 KRW
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 101,999,800 KRW
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 104,279,900 KRW
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 65,759,500 KRW
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 23,638,700 KRW
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 55,678,400 KRW
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 44,878,500 KRW
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 36,601,600 KRW
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 31,800,300 KRW
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 62,279,800 KRW
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 32,519,500 KRW
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 55,921,200 KRW
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 63,959,400 KRW
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 73,681,000 KRW
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 70,438,600 KRW
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 55,921,200 KRW
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 22,081,800 KRW
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 31,678,800 KRW
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 43,438,200 KRW
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 31,919,300 KRW
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 93,958,100 KRW
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 35,640,500 KRW
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 59,758,700 KRW
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 81,600,600 KRW
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 33,721,200 KRW
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 47,519,800 KRW
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 50,519,600 KRW
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 31,201,500 KRW
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 29,399,100 KRW
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 47,038,300 KRW
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 48,961,500 KRW
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 22,558,900 KRW
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 49,919,200 KRW
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 48,841,700 KRW
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 58,319,900 KRW
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 53,759,200 KRW
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 24,000,900 KRW
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 53,879,800 KRW
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 37,919,200 KRW
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 59,640,200 KRW
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 80,278,500 KRW
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 45,599,600 KRW
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 54,840,400 KRW
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 47,280,300 KRW
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 74,639,200 KRW
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 29,041,200 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 36,358,600 KRW
Busan 41,280,700 KRW
Daegu 39,358,400 KRW
Daejeon 38,399,900 KRW
Goyang 38,158,300 KRW
Gwangju 37,441,100 KRW
Incheon 40,321,500 KRW
Seongnam 34,078,800 KRW
Seoul 42,239,100 KRW
Suweon 36,480,500 KRW
Ulsan 39,119,300 KRW

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