CEO: Chile vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 67% more
Chile
CLP
Estimated Salary (USD)
$65,352
per year
Local Currency (CLP)
CLP$62,084,400
per year
PPP Adjusted
$279,771
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
17,807
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 29%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$108,969
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩143,839,080
per year
PPP Adjusted
$231,109
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
22,148
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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CEOs in South Korea earn 67% more than in Chile (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Chile still leads by 21%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a CEO's salary buys 1.2x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays CEOs more: Chile or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays CEOs an estimated $108,969 USD per year, which is 67% more than Chile's estimated $65,352 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a CEO in Chile vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $279,771 USD in Chile and $231,109 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for CEOs?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a CEO in Chile can buy about 17,807 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 22,148 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