Teacher (K-12): France vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇫🇷 France pays 8% more
France
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$47,090
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€43,323
per year
PPP Adjusted
$79,982
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,888
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 38%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$43,661
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩57,632,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$92,599
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,874
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Teacher (K-12)s in France earn 8% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 16%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Teacher (K-12)'s salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Teacher (K-12)s more: France or South Korea?▾
France pays Teacher (K-12)s an estimated $47,090 USD per year, which is 8% more than South Korea's estimated $43,661 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Teacher (K-12) in France vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $79,982 USD in France and $92,599 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Teacher (K-12)s?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Teacher (K-12) in France can buy about 7,888 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 8,874 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