Minimum Wage in Jeju-do

Special autonomous province of South Korea · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

₩10,320 /hr

Matches South Korea national rate #17 of 17 province Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 671,000, Jeju-do is a special autonomous province of South Korea whose economy centers on tourism and agriculture. The special autonomous province follows the national minimum wage of ₩10,320 per hour.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #17 of 17; province
vs National: =; South Korea floor
Annual (est.): ₩21,465,600; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2023: +7%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: ₩10,320
Monthly: ₩2,156,880 Based on 209 hours/month (40 hrs/week + 8 hrs paid weekly rest)
Annual: ₩25,882,560 Based on 2,080 hours/year

South Korea's minimum wage is set nationally — no regional variation. Top tourist destination. UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ₩21,465,600 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See South Korea purchasing power context.