🇰🇷 Updated April 18, 2026

Physical Therapist in South Korea

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

Annual Salary (per year)

80,158,500 KRW

Salary in USD / year

$59,185.34

National Percentile

Top 8%

About This Role

Specialize in providing physical therapy to children, addressing developmental and mobility issues.

Key Responsibilities

Work with children with developmental or physical disabilities.
Provide therapy to improve mobility and motor skills.
Collaborate with parents and caregivers.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–12 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Part-Time

26%

Contract

22%

Temporary

20%

Full-Time

20%

Intern

13%

Common Qualifications

M.Tech

15%

M.Com

13%

MCA

11%

B.Com

11%

BBA

11%

BA

11%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Physical Therapist title in South Korea often specialize in these roles:

Geriatric Physical Therapist Orthopedic Physical Therapist Pediatric Physical Therapist

Common Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Stock Options or Equity Grants

Employee Recognition Programs

Health Insurance

Social and Recreational Activities

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Childcare Assistance

Job Details

Job TitlePhysical Therapist

CategoryHealth and Medical

Country🇰🇷 South Korea

CurrencyKRW

Annual Salary (per year)80,158,500 KRW

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$59,185.34

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

80,158,500

Bottom 50% Avg

7,820,985

Middle 40% Avg

49,229,436

Top 10% Avg

166,647,330

Top 1% Avg

622,591,297

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