Journalist: South Korea vs Germany
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇩🇪 Germany pays 20% more
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$31,906
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩42,115,920
per year
PPP Adjusted
$67,668
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,485
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$38,439
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€35,364
per year
PPP Adjusted
$55,548
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,685
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Journalists in Germany earn 20% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea still leads by 22%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Journalist's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Journalists more: South Korea or Germany?▾
Germany pays Journalists an estimated $38,439 USD per year, which is 20% more than South Korea's estimated $31,906 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Journalist in South Korea vs Germany?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $67,668 USD in South Korea and $55,548 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Journalists?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Journalist in South Korea can buy about 6,485 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 6,685 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