4대 은행 평균 급여, 상반기만 7150만원…삼성전자보다 많아

In South Korea, the average salary of employees at major retail banks during the first half of this year was 71.5 million won, slightly higher than Samsung Electronics' 63 million won, but lower than SK Horticulture's 144 million won, according to recent quarterly reports from four major retail banks. These reports, compiled by KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hanara, and Woori banks, showed a 12.6% increase compared to last year's average salary of 63.5 million won. This marks the highest level in 13 years since 2013.

Male employees earned an average of 81 million won, 26.6% more than female employees at 64 million won. If female employees also receive similar amounts in the second half of the year, the annual average salary for employees at these four banks may exceed 14 billion won.

Among the banks, Shinhan topped the list with 75 million won, followed closely by Woori and Hanara, both at 71 million won, marking their best performances in 14 years. However, Korea National Bank lagged behind with 69 million won, a 11.3% increase from last year.

High-ranking executives at financial subsidiaries earned significantly more than those at major retail banks. These executives typically have fewer jobs and a higher proportion of top-level positions, reflected in the higher average salaries. Financial subsidiaries' roles as control towers in the financial sector likely contributed to this difference.

For the first half of this year, the average salary of employees at the top five financial subsidiaries (KB, Shinhan, Hanara, Woori, and NH Bank) was 180 million won, a 6.8% increase from last year's 94.4 million won. Male employees earned an average of 1.76 million won, 33.2% more than female employees at 80.8 million won. Three of the subsidiaries, KB, Hanara, and Woori, recorded individual salaries exceeding 1 billion won, while Shinhan reached 970 million won. NH Bank had the lowest average at 70 million won.

Some retirees received a combined pension of around 10 billion won, including statutory retirement benefits and additional special retirement funds. Shinhan Bank paid between 9.84 billion won and 10.55 billion won to four executives in key point positions, with a special retirement fund amounting to around 5 billion won.