English teaching jobs in Korea and what they pay

At EPIK public schools, monthly pay for most teachers runs from ₩2.2M to ₩2.8M, set by your level and region. Hagwons typically pay first-time teachers about ₩2.3M to ₩2.5M a month. Universities pay about ₩2.5M to ₩4.0M a month and usually want a Master's degree.

Yes. For the Fall 2026 intake, a Level 1+ teacher earns ₩2.8M a month in Gyeongbuk, Jeonbuk, Chungbuk, Chungnam and Jeju, and ₩2.5M in Gyeonggi. Seoul public schools use their own pay scale.

A one-time settlement allowance of ₩300,000, a leased home (you pay utilities and maintenance fees), an entrance allowance of ₩1.8M in most regions, and a contract completion bonus of ₩1.3M in most regions. Seoul, Jeju and Gyeonggi pay no completion bonus, but they pay a ₩1.3M exit allowance at the end of your final contract. Your employer pays half of your health insurance.

Usually the E-2 visa. It is open to citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa who hold a bachelor's degree and a clean national criminal background check. Indian citizens with an English-teaching certificate also qualify under the Korea-India trade agreement (CEPA).

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