QA Salary in South Korea 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What QAs earn in South Korea — honest annual ranges in KRW and USD across entry, mid, and senior levels. Same data, around the globe, for every role and every country we cover.
Also called: test engineer
Updated 2026 · Demand: Very High ↑ · 5-yr trend: +18%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
₩49,320,000
≈ $36,000 USD
Mid
₩71,240,000
≈ $52,000 USD
High
₩101,380,000
≈ $74,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | ₩38,469,600 | ₩55,567,200 | ₩79,076,400 |
| Mid Level | ₩49,320,000 | ₩71,240,000 | ₩101,380,000 |
| Senior | ₩66,582,000 | ₩96,174,000 | ₩136,863,000 |
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