Auto Mechanic: 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)
$24,595
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,664,655
per year
PPP Adjusted
$55,297
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,144
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$28,987
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩38,262,840
per year
PPP Adjusted
$61,478
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,892
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Auto Mechanics 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 Auto Mechanic's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Auto Mechanics more: Japan or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Auto Mechanics an estimated $28,987 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $24,595 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Auto Mechanic in Japan vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $55,297 USD in Japan and $61,478 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Auto Mechanics?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Auto Mechanic in Japan can buy about 8,144 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 5,892 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