University Professor: 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)
$60,911
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩80,402,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$129,184
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
12,380
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$73,384
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€67,513
per year
PPP Adjusted
$106,047
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
12,762
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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University Professors 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 University Professor's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays University Professors more: South Korea or Germany?▾
Germany pays University Professors an estimated $73,384 USD per year, which is 20% more than South Korea's estimated $60,911 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a University Professor in South Korea vs Germany?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $129,184 USD in South Korea and $106,047 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for University Professors?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a University Professor in South Korea can buy about 12,380 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 12,762 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