Firefighter: Spain vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 20% more
Spain
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$31,775
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€29,233
per year
PPP Adjusted
$76,583
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,788
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 45%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$38,250
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩50,490,000
per year
PPP Adjusted
$81,123
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,774
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Firefighters in South Korea earn 20% more than in Spain (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Firefighter's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Firefighters more: Spain or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Firefighters an estimated $38,250 USD per year, which is 20% more than Spain's estimated $31,775 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Firefighter in Spain vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $76,583 USD in Spain and $81,123 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Firefighters?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Firefighter in Spain can buy about 5,788 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,774 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