KoreaPay

Korea hourly wage calculator

Convert hourly pay to weekly, monthly and yearly pay including weekly holiday pay.

Based on 2026 Korean rates. Last updated: 2026-07

₩

Common schedules

h
days

Hourly pay statement

Monthly pay (incl. weekly holiday pay)

₩2,156,880

Annual pay ₩25,882,560

Monthly pay
  • Hours worked 83%
  • Weekly holiday pay 17%

Breakdown

Tap a line to see the math

  • Weekly base pay₩412,800

    ₩10,320 × 40h = ₩412,800

  • Weekly holiday pay (주휴수당)₩82,560

    ₩10,320 × 8h = ₩82,560

    Holiday hours = min(weekly hours, 40) ÷ 40 × 8.

  • Paid hours per month209h

    (40h + 8h) × 4.345 weeks ≈ 209h

  • Monthly pay (incl. weekly holiday pay)₩2,156,880

    ₩10,320 × 209h = ₩2,156,880

Weekly pay₩495,360

Weekly holiday pay adds ₩359,480 a month. Check that it appears on your payslip.

Inputs are saved on this device only.

Results are estimates for reference only and are not tax or legal advice. Actual amounts can differ depending on your contract, employer and individual circumstances.

How it is calculated

Korea's minimum wage in 2026

The 2026 minimum wage in Korea is ₩10,320 per hour, up 2.9% from 2025. For a full-time 40-hour week, the monthly minimum is ₩2,156,880 based on 209 paid hours, which already includes weekly holiday pay. It applies to every worker in Korea, including foreigners, students and part-timers.

What is weekly holiday pay (주휴수당)?

If you work 15 hours or more a week and attend all your scheduled days, you are entitled to one paid day off per week. For a 40-hour week that is 8 extra paid hours; for shorter weeks it is proportional (weekly hours ÷ 40 × 8). Many part-time workers miss out on this money, so check that your employer pays it.

Frequently asked questions

›Can international students work part-time in Korea?

Yes, D-2 and D-4 visa holders can work part-time with permission from immigration, usually up to 25–30 hours a week during the semester depending on language level. They are entitled to the minimum wage and weekly holiday pay.

›Does the minimum wage apply during a probation period?

Employers may pay 90% of the minimum wage for up to 3 months of probation on contracts of one year or longer, except for simple manual jobs.

›Are night and overtime hours paid more?

At workplaces with 5 or more employees, overtime, night work (10pm–6am) and holiday work are paid at least 1.5× the normal hourly wage.

Other calculators