The average monthly wage in Korea is around 2.63 million won (approximately $2,300 USD), with factors such as education level, experience, industry type, and region of work affecting wages. The finance and technology sectors tend to offer higher salaries than service or retail industries, while jobs in agriculture or manual labor may pay less. The minimum wage in Korea is currently 9,160 won per hour (approximately $8 USD), and there is a gender wage gap where women earn around 63% of what men earn. Despite the overall positive trend in wage growth, challenges still exist such as ensuring that wages keep up with the rising cost of living and addressing issues such as unpaid overtime or lack of job security for some workers.