Korea Pay & Labor Calculators
Free tools for foreign workers and job seekers in Korea: find your take-home pay, severance pay and minimum wage in KRW.
Pay & Labor
Quick reference tables
Working in Korea: the basics
- Minimum wage 2026: KRW 10,320 per hour, which applies to every worker regardless of nationality or visa.
- Social insurances: National Pension, health insurance, employment insurance and industrial accident insurance. Rules for foreigners depend on visa type and nationality.
- Foreign worker flat tax: You can choose a flat 19% income tax instead of the progressive rates. Compare both in our take-home pay calculator.
- Need help? The Ministry of Employment and Labor runs a free multilingual consultation line at 1350.