Social Media Manager: United States vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
πΊπΈ United States pays 64% more
United States
USD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$57,200
per year
Local Currency (USD)
$57,200
per year
PPP Adjusted
$51,167
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
10,053
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 0%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$34,929
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
β©46,106,280
per year
PPP Adjusted
$74,080
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,099
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Social Media Managers in United States earn 64% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 45%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Social Media Manager's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Social Media Managers more: United States or South Korea?βΎ
United States pays Social Media Managers an estimated $57,200 USD per year, which is 64% more than South Korea's estimated $34,929 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Social Media Manager in United States vs South Korea?βΎ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $51,167 USD in United States and $74,080 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Social Media Managers?βΎ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Social Media Manager in United States can buy about 10,053 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,099 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 Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index