Minimum wage: ₩10,320/hour in 2026 (MOEL Notice 2025-47), ₩10,700/hour from 1 Jan 2027 (MOEL Notice 2026-60). It applies to foreign workers equally.
Weekly holiday allowance (주휴수당): if you work 15+ hours a week and attend all scheduled days, you get one paid day off per week (Labor Standards Act Art. 55, Art. 18).
Full time (40h/week) = 209 paid hours per month → ₩2,156,880 in 2026, ₩2,236,300 in 2027.
Income tax is excluded here (usually small at this level). See the salary calculator for tax.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Korea in 2026?
₩10,320 per hour, or ₩2,156,880 per month for 209 hours (40 hours a week including weekly holiday pay). It rises to ₩10,700 in 2027.
Who gets weekly holiday pay in Korea?
Workers scheduled for 15 hours or more per week who attend all scheduled workdays get one paid day per week.