🇰🇷 Updated April 18, 2026

Physician Assistant in South Korea

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

Annual Salary (per year)

74,879,200 KRW

Salary in USD / year

$55,287.35

National Percentile

Top 12%

About This Role

Work in emergency departments, diagnose and treat acute medical conditions, and provide urgent care.

Key Responsibilities

Work in emergency departments, providing urgent medical care to patients.
Triage patients, order tests, and stabilize critical conditions.
Collaborate with emergency medical teams.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Full-Time

29%

Part-Time

25%

Intern

17%

Temporary

17%

Contract

13%

Common Qualifications

MCA

17%

BA

15%

M.Tech

13%

PhD

10%

M.Com

10%

MBA

8%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Physician Assistant title in South Korea often specialize in these roles:

Primary Care Physician Assistant Surgical Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Common Benefits

Childcare Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Bonuses and Incentive Programs

Job Details

Job TitlePhysician Assistant

CategoryHealth and Medical

Country🇰🇷 South Korea

CurrencyKRW

Annual Salary (per year)74,879,200 KRW

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$55,287.35

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

74,879,200

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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