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The following is the average
working condition as an English teacher in South Korea. It is especially good
for all graduates who desire a competitive starting salary package and also to
build positive professional work experience.
The contract is signed as a yearly
basis and is usually renewable at the end of the contract.
About 30 hours per week (about
100-120 hours a month).
The salaries vary from school to
school but it is usually around 1.8 - 2.1 million Won depending on your
qualification and teaching experiences. And it is easy to save money because the
rent (the major expense for most people) is paid by the employer, the cost of
living is very reasonable in Korea and the tax is rate is low (usually about
3-5%) If you work overtime, your pay will be higher. Overtime is usually paid at
the rate of 15,000 - 18,000 Won per class.
So you can expect to save a
substantial amount of money here. Most teachers report that they are able to
save over two-thirds of their salary, using only one-quarter to one-third of
their salary to live. Of course it all depends on your spending habits and
lifestyle. You are also able to send money back home from Korea.
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SALARY PACKAGE *
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Approximate
Annual Salary |
Other Benefits |
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AU$
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$32,800 ~ $39,700 |
+ Housing +
Airfare + Medical Insurance(50%) +Completion Bonus |
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CA$
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$27,700 ~ $33,600 |
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NZ$
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$38,900 ~ $47,500 |
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USZ
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$23,900 ~
$29,000 |
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2006.4.5
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Note:Above salary is an estimated calculation which could be
changed due to the exchange rate, for which U.E.C does not hold any
responsibility.
After completing the one-year
contract, you will be given a bonus equivalent to one month regular salary.
Your employer will provide
furnished housing for you. Generally, you will be sharing your apartment with
one or two other foreign teachers from your school. Teachers will have their own
private room. You may have to share kitchen and bathroom facilities. Some
employers provide single houses, but it is not the usual case. With respect to
rent, your employer will pay the rent. However, you are responsible for the
monthly utilities such as electricity, telephone bills and etc. If you are
sharing the place with other teachers, the cost of the utilities should be
divided appropriately. The apartment will be located near the institute. Most
jobs will be within walking distance from your house. If the apartment is not
within walking distance, it will only be a short bus or subway ride away.
Your employer will provide or
reimburse you an economy class ticket from the international airport in your
country to Korea. After completing your contract, your employer will provide you
with an air-ticket back to your country.
If you are coming with a return
ticket, the first 50% of the ticket amount will be reimbursed on your arrival
and the other 50% will be reimbursed on your completion of the contract.
Your employer will enroll you in
the Korean National Medical Insurance Union. The employer will usually pay 50%
of the fee, with the other 50% paid by the employee. The amount is 1.5% of your
salary. That's about US$30.
About 10 days of paid vacation
plus all the Korean national holidays will be offered to you.
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