Video Editor: South Korea vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 18% more
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$33,695
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩44,477,400
per year
PPP Adjusted
$71,463
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,849
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$28,589
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥4,259,761
per year
PPP Adjusted
$64,277
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
9,467
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Video Editors in South Korea earn 18% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea still leads by 11%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Video Editor's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Video Editors more: South Korea or Japan?▾
South Korea pays Video Editors an estimated $33,695 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $28,589 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Video Editor in South Korea vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $71,463 USD in South Korea and $64,277 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Video Editors?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Video Editor in South Korea can buy about 6,849 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 9,467 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