EMT: 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)
$22,849
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,404,501
per year
PPP Adjusted
$51,372
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,566
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
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 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 EMT's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays EMTs more: Japan or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays EMTs an estimated $26,929 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $22,849 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a EMT in Japan vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $51,372 USD in Japan 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 Japan can buy about 7,566 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