Robert Walters Korea to Publish the Global Salary Survey for 2016

Increased hiring by international and high-tech firms is likely to continue in 2016

Robert Walters has released its Global Salary Survey 2016. Now in its 17th edition, the annual report gives an insight on global and South Korean recruitment trends as well as salary levels by role and sector.

Hiring trends in Korea in 2016 

A number of international legal and insurance firms, only recently allowed access to the country by new trade agreements, arrived in South Korea during 2015. This meant that professionals in both these areas were highly sought-after.

Recruitment activity was also strong in the hi-tech sector during the year. The country has the world’s highest penetration of emerging mobile and digital technologies, driving high levels of demand for suitably qualified and experienced professionals.

Increased hiring by international and high-tech firms is likely to continue in 2016, with several global companies planning to enter the Korean market during the year. In particular, companies that have already achieved success in China and Japan see Korea as their next development priority in Asia.

About the Robert Walters Salary Survey

The Global Salary Survey is based on the analysis of permanent, interim and contract placements made across each of our offices in 24 countries around the world. The present survey, the 17th, is a compilation of surveys conducted during 2015. The survey serves as a useful reference for the latest market trends and salary levels in each country, and is widely used as a guideline by recruitment officers and job seekers.