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How much does a Engineering Manager in Seoul make?

The base salary for a Engineering Manager in Seoul is 107,186,500
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107,186,500

Median Base Salary (Percentile 50)
2046 observations
(Updated: 09 Jun 2025)

Confidence

Excellent

Avg. Bonus per year

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Salary Table

A Engineering Manager earns a median base salary of 107,186,500 in Seoul, but the base salary ...

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(25th percentile)		 Market median
(50th percentile)		 Above median
(75th percentile)		 Top Competitive
(90th percentile)
Junior 60000 60000 60000 60000
Mid 60000 60000 60000 60000
Senior 60000 60000 60000 60000
Lead 60000 60000 60000 60000
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Bonus & Stock options

The role Engineering Manager in Seoul usually comes with bonuses and the possibility of accessing stock options. Both must be added to ...

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Level Min Avg Max
Junior 60000 60000 60000
Mid 60000 60000 60000
Senior 60000 60000 60000
Lead 60000 60000 60000
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Experience Min Avg Max
Junior 60000 60000 60000
Mid 60000 60000 60000
Senior 60000 60000 60000
Lead 60000 60000 60000

Supply and demand

Highly supplied position in a highly demanded market
Supply | (<100 professionals)
Demand | (<100 job offers)

Gender gap

Balanced

Male

44%

Female

56%

Benefits

There are statutory benefits associated with a Engineering Manager in Seoul according to ...

Most Common Benefits

Competitive advantages associated with a Engineering Manager in Seoul
Income protection insurance is a valuable benefit in South Korea, providing employees with financial security in the event of illness or injury that prevents them from working. This insurance ensures a portion of their income is maintained, offering peace of mind and stability during challenging times.
Companies in South Korea often prioritize professional development, providing employees with opportunities to enhance their skills through workshops, courses, and seminars. This investment in employee growth not only benefits the individual but also contributes to the company’s overall success. Employees can expect support for continuous learning and career advancement.

Side Benefits to attract & retain talent

Additional perks for a Engineering Manager in Seoul
Work-Life Balance
Employee Discounts
Flexible Working Hours
Great Team
Season Ticket Loan
Ticket Restaurant

Statutory Benefits

Mandatory benefits in Seoul
Non-Resident Tax is a flat rate of 19.00% (20.90% inclusive of local income tax) for foreign employees with less than 5 years residency in Korea.
The standard workweek in South Korea is eight hours per day, 40 hours per week. Overtime is paid at 150% of the standard rate, increasing to 200% for night work. The maximum weekly work hours can be extended to 69 under certain conditions.
Local Income SurTax rates are progressive: up to 14 million KRW (0.60%), 14 million to 50 million KRW (1.50%), 50 million to 88 million KRW (2.40%), 88 million to 150 million KRW (3.50%), 150 million to 300 million KRW (3.80%), 300 million to 500 million KRW (4.00%), 500 million to 1 billion KRW (4.20%), and 1 billion KRW and above (4.50%).
The National Minimum Wage in South Korea is 9,860 KRW per hour. It is applicable to all companies and employees regardless of residency status.
Employer payroll contributions include National Pension (4.50%), National Health Insurance (3.545%), Employment Insurance (1.15% – 1.75%), Long Term Care Insurance (0.459%), Worker Accident Compensation Insurance (0.606%-18.60%), and Resident Tax (0.50%). Total Employment Cost ranges from 10.794% to 29.35%.
Employee payroll contributions include National Pension (4.50%), National Health Insurance (3.545%), Long Term Care Insurance (0.459%), and Employment Insurance (0.90%). Total Employee Cost is 9.4%.
Employee income tax rates are progressive: up to 14 million KRW (6.00%), 14 million to 50 million KRW (15.00%), 50 million to 88 million KRW (24.00%), 88 million to 150 million KRW (35.00%), 150 million to 300 million KRW (38.00%), 300 million to 500 million KRW (40.00%), 500 million to 1 billion KRW (42.00%), and 1 billion KRW and above (45.00%).
Paid leave in South Korea is a minimum of 11 days per year after one year of service, increasing to 15 days in the second and third years. One additional day is added every two years of service up to a maximum of 25 days.
There is no statutory sick leave entitlement in South Korea. Employers compensate employees undergoing medical treatment at 60% of their average wage.
Fathers are entitled to 10 days of paid paternity leave, increasing to 20 days from 23 February 2025. This leave must be used within 120 days following the birth.
Parents of children under eight can request up to one year of full-time or part-time childcare leave. From 23 February 2025, leave is extended to one and a half years for certain conditions.
South Korea has 16 public holidays. Certain holidays when falling on a weekend are moved to the following working day as a day off in lieu.
Female employees are eligible for 90 days of paid maternity leave, increasing to 120 days for multiple/complicated births. From 23 February 2025, leave for premature births increases to 100 days.
Employers cannot dismiss employees without justifiable cause. Notice of dismissal must be given at least 30 days in advance, or the employer must pay 30 days ordinary wage.
Workers with one year of service or more are entitled to severance pay of 30 days Average Wages upon termination. Employees with less than one year of service are not entitled to severance pay.

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