# South Korea hiring trends

> 10,220 new job posts in South Korea in the last 90 days from 976 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/south-korea/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 3,466
- New job posts, last 90 days: 10,220
- New job posts, last 12 months: 34,245
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 976
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 13%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $52,400 per year (USD; 1,263 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in South Korea last month?

3,369 new job posts in October 2026, down 10% from the month before.

### Is hiring in South Korea going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 8% compared with the three months before (10,576 vs. 9,814).

### Which roles are most in demand in South Korea?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Manager (2,016), Engineer (1,754) and Specialist (1,067).

### Which companies are hiring the most in South Korea?

In the last 90 days: Coupang (1,025), Coupang (423) and TransPerfect (309).

### How common is remote work in South Korea?

13% of job posts in South Korea in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in South Korea?

$52,400 per year (USD) across 1,263 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 2194 |
| 2025-12 | 2119 |
| 2026-01 | 2157 |
| 2026-02 | 1886 |
| 2026-03 | 2367 |
| 2026-04 | 2706 |
| 2026-05 | 2587 |
| 2026-06 | 3419 |
| 2026-07 | 3808 |
| 2026-08 | 3463 |
| 2026-09 | 3744 |
| 2026-10 | 3369 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Manager | 2016 |
| Engineer | 1754 |
| Specialist | 1067 |
| Salesperson | 1013 |
| Analyst | 408 |
| Account Manager | 294 |
| Technician | 232 |
| Director | 221 |
| Coordinator | 210 |
| Recruiter | 208 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Coupang | 1025 |
| Coupang | 423 |
| TransPerfect | 309 |
| TransPerfect | 296 |
| Marriott International | 265 |
| Daewoong | 186 |
| H&M Group | 185 |
| BJAK | 152 |
| IKEA | 138 |
| KLA | 114 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Software Development | 2475 |
| Semiconductor Manufacturing | 790 |
| Translation and Localization | 650 |
| Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 599 |
| Retail | 386 |
| Hospitality | 318 |
| Biotechnology Research | 287 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 270 |
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 253 |
| Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 220 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=KR&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.