Librarian: Japan vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 18% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$34,133
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥5,085,817
per year
PPP Adjusted
$76,741
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
11,302
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$40,229
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩53,102,280
per year
PPP Adjusted
$85,320
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,177
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Librarians in South Korea earn 18% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 11%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Librarian's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Librarians more: Japan or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Librarians an estimated $40,229 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $34,133 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Librarian in Japan vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $76,741 USD in Japan and $85,320 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Librarians?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Librarian in Japan can buy about 11,302 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 8,177 Big Macs.
Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.
Sources: BLS OEWS · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index