Korea Take-Home Salary Calculator

For foreigners working in Korea. Enter your annual salary in won to see deductions and monthly take-home pay.

How it works

Deductions from a Korean salary: National Pension (4.75% in 2026, 5% in 2027), health insurance 3.595%, long-term care (13.14% of health insurance), employment insurance 0.9%, and income tax plus 10% local tax.

Foreign employees can choose a flat 19% income tax (20.9% with local tax) on total pay instead of progressive rates. It usually helps only at high salaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is the take-home pay on a 42 million won salary?
About 3.05 million won a month in 2027 for a single employee.
Do foreigners pay National Pension?
Usually yes; many nationalities can claim a refund when they leave Korea.
When is the 19% flat tax better?
Generally above about 100 million won a year.