University Professor: 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)
$51,682
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥7,700,618
per year
PPP Adjusted
$116,197
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
17,113
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$60,911
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩80,402,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$129,184
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
12,380
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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University Professors 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 University Professor's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays University Professors more: Japan or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays University Professors an estimated $60,911 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $51,682 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a University Professor in Japan vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $116,197 USD in Japan and $129,184 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for University Professors?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a University Professor in Japan can buy about 17,113 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 12,380 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