EMT: Canada vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇨🇦 Canada pays 13% more
Canada
CAD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$30,463
per year
Local Currency (CAD)
C$41,430
per year
PPP Adjusted
$44,647
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,549
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 31%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$26,929
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩35,546,280
per year
PPP Adjusted
$57,113
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,473
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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EMTs in Canada earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 28%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a EMT's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays EMTs more: Canada or South Korea?▾
Canada pays EMTs an estimated $30,463 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $26,929 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a EMT in Canada vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $44,647 USD in Canada and $57,113 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for EMTs?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a EMT in Canada can buy about 5,549 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 5,473 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