See what lands in your bank account each month from a Korean salary, after the four social insurances and income tax, with 2026 rates.
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What is deducted from a Korean salary?
Employees in Korea pay four social insurances: national pension (4.75% in 2026), health insurance (3.595%) plus long-term care insurance, and employment insurance (0.9%). Income tax is withheld every month using the government's simplified tax table, plus local income tax of 10% of that amount.
Notes for foreign employees
Whether you pay national pension depends on your nationality and visa. Citizens of some countries can claim a lump-sum refund of their pension contributions when they leave Korea. Meal allowance up to ₩200,000 a month is not taxed. This calculator uses the standard rules; your payslip may differ slightly because of your contract and year-end tax settlement.
Frequently asked questions
How much is take-home pay on a ₩36 million salary in Korea?
Type 36000000 into the calculator above. With one dependent and a ₩200,000 meal allowance, roughly 85–88% of monthly gross pay is left after insurance and tax.
Do foreigners pay national pension in Korea?
In most cases yes, but it depends on your country's social security agreement with Korea and your visa. Some foreigners can get a lump-sum refund when they leave Korea. Ask the National Pension Service (call 1355).
Is the severance pay included in my salary?
Usually it is paid separately. If your contract says severance is included, choose "Included in salary" and the calculator divides your salary by 13.
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