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🇰🇷 Updated April 18, 2026

Nurse Practitioner in South Korea

Detailed salary information for Nurse Practitioner positions in South Korea, including pay in KRW and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
46,199,800 KRW
Salary in USD / year
$34,111.8
National Percentile
Top 46%

About This Role

Primary Care Nurse Practitioners provide essential healthcare services, diagnosing and treating common medical conditions, and offering preventive care to patients.

Key Responsibilities

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–11 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Intern
27%
Part-Time
21%
Temporary
21%
Full-Time
17%
Contract
15%

Common Qualifications

B.Com
19%
M.Com
15%
MBA
13%
PhD
13%
B.Tech
10%
BA
10%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Nurse Practitioner title in South Korea often specialize in these roles:

Family Nurse PractitionerPrimary Care Nurse PractitionerAcute Care Nurse Practitioner

Common Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Flexible Work Arrangements
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Bonuses and Incentive Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Relocation Assistance
Legal Assistance
Employee Recognition Programs
Financial Counseling

Job Details

Job TitleNurse Practitioner
CategoryHealth and Medical
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
CurrencyKRW
Annual Salary (per year)46,199,800 KRW
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$34,111.8
Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
46,199,800
Bottom 50% Avg
7,820,985
Middle 40% Avg
49,229,436
Top 10% Avg
166,647,330
Top 1% Avg
622,591,297

Salary Insight

1.0x
compared to national average

A Nurse Practitioner in South Korea earns 1.0x the national average income of 44,138,388 KRW.

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