Waiter Salary in South Korea 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Waiters 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: waitress · server
Updated 2026 · Demand: Moderate → · 5-yr trend: +4%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
₩19,180,000
≈ $14,000 USD
Mid
₩30,140,000
≈ $22,000 USD
High
₩43,840,000
≈ $32,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | ₩14,960,400 | ₩23,509,200 | ₩34,195,200 |
| Mid Level | ₩19,180,000 | ₩30,140,000 | ₩43,840,000 |
| Senior | ₩25,893,000 | ₩40,689,000 | ₩59,184,000 |
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