South Korea Minimum Wage Calculator
Enter the official hourly rate for the relevant year, paid hours per day and workdays per week. The calculator converts that schedule into an indicative monthly and annual gross amount.
Calculate minimum-wage payWhat matters
Verify the year
Korea's minimum wage changes by effective year, so the tool asks you to enter a rate checked against the official notice.
Paid time is not all clock time
Breaks, scheduled hours and actual working hours need to be distinguished.
Weekly holiday pay
Eligibility for paid weekly holiday time depends on the work arrangement and should be checked separately.
Compare an hourly job offer
Enter the stated hourly rate and paid schedule. Then ask the employer whether weekly holiday pay, overtime premiums, meals and transport are included or paid separately.
Check the employment terms
- Official rate for the work date
- Paid breaks and scheduled hours
- Overtime, night and holiday premiums
- Probation and worker-classification rules
Official rate
Check the effective minimum wage and guidance with Korea's Minimum Wage Commission.
Open official source ↗Common questions
Why is the official rate not permanently prefilled?
A stale prefilled rate can mislead users after an annual change. Verify the effective rate and enter it directly.
Does the estimate include tax?
It estimates gross pay. Use the salary calculator to explore common payroll deductions.