This service is calculated based on South Korea’s domestic laws, tax codes, administrative regulations, and cultural systems (such as official age reckoning, military service periods, 4 major social insurances, and traditional lunar calendars). It is fully accessible in English for foreign residents, travelers, and international users in Korea.
Hourly Wage & Weekly Holiday Allowance Complete Guide
This calculator is engineered for part-time workers, freelancers, and small business owners in South Korea to compute accurate paychecks under the Labor Standards Act and Minimum Wage Act. It applies the latest 2026 statutory minimum wage as the default and automatically calculates the mandatory weekly holiday allowance (주휴수당) under Article 55 of the Labor Standards Act for anyone working 15+ hours per week. Three tax handling modes—pre-tax, 3.3% freelance withholding, and full 4 major social insurances (~9.4%)—let you verify the exact amount deposited to your bank account. Overtime and night-shift premiums (150% surcharge for hours after 22:00 or beyond 8/day at workplaces with 5+ employees) are also incorporated. Use it before signing an employment contract, verifying a paystub, or negotiating wage terms.
Easily select current official minimum wage presets in Korea.
Automatically calculates legal weekly holiday allowance for working 15+ hours per week.
Calculates exact net earnings after 3.3% tax or 4 major social insurance deductions.
• Weekly Holiday Allowance = (Weekly Working Hours / 40) × 8 × Hourly Rate (Max 8 hrs/wk) • Estimated Monthly Pay = (Weekly Base + Holiday Pay + Overtime) × 4.345 weeks
Legal Basis & Official Data Sources
This tool is grounded in the latest laws, regulations, and data from the following official authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You must work at least 15 hours per week and maintain full attendance on scheduled working days.
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