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Korea minimum wage in 2026
The minimum wage for 2026 is ₩10,320 per hour. For a 40-hour week that is ₩2,156,880 a month (209 paid hours including weekly holiday hours). It applies to every worker in Korea, including foreigners and part-timers, at businesses of any size.
Weekly holiday pay (주휴수당)
If you are scheduled to work 15 hours or more per week and you worked all your scheduled days, you get one paid day off per week. Paid hours = weekly hours ÷ 40 × 8, up to 8 hours. Being late or leaving early does not cancel it; an unexcused absence does for that week.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Korea in 2026?
₩10,320 per hour, or ₩2,156,880 a month for a full-time 40-hour week including weekly holiday pay.
Do part-time workers get weekly holiday pay?
Yes, if they are scheduled for 15 hours or more a week and attended all scheduled days that week.
Does the minimum wage apply to foreigners?
Yes. It applies to all workers in Korea regardless of nationality or visa.
Based on Korean law and 2026 rates. Results are estimates; check with your employer or the Ministry of Employment and Labor (call 1350). · 한국어 계산기