Research Scientist: Canada vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇨🇦 Canada pays 13% more
Canada
CAD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$62,957
per year
Local Currency (CAD)
C$85,622
per year
PPP Adjusted
$92,272
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
11,468
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 31%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$55,654
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩73,463,280
per year
PPP Adjusted
$118,035
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
11,312
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Research Scientists 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 Research Scientist's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Research Scientists more: Canada or South Korea?▾
Canada pays Research Scientists an estimated $62,957 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $55,654 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Research Scientist in Canada vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $92,272 USD in Canada and $118,035 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Research Scientists?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist in Canada can buy about 11,468 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 11,312 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