Korea Minimum Wage Pay Table 2026–2027 — Monthly Pay for 10 to 40 Hours a Week, Including Weekly Holiday Pay

As of 2026-10-04

At the 2026 minimum wage of 10,320 KRW, 40 hours a week equals 209 paid hours a month, or 2,156,880 KRW. At 20 hours a week, 4 weekly holiday hours are added, for 104 hours and 1,073,280 KRW a month. Under 15 hours a week there is no weekly holiday pay. In 2027 the rate becomes 10,700 KRW an hour, or 2,236,300 KRW a month for 40 hours a week.

2026 minimum wage: 10,320 KRW per hour

Hours per week	Weekly holiday hours	Monthly paid hours	Weekly pay (KRW)	Monthly pay (KRW)
10	0	43	103,200	443,760
14	0	61	144,480	629,520
15	3	78	185,760	804,960
20	4	104	247,680	1,073,280
25	5	130	309,600	1,341,600
30	6	156	371,520	1,609,920
35	7	183	433,440	1,888,560
40	8	209	495,360	2,156,880

2027 minimum wage: 10,700 KRW per hour

Hours per week	Weekly holiday hours	Monthly paid hours	Weekly pay (KRW)	Monthly pay (KRW)
10	0	43	107,000	460,100
14	0	61	149,800	652,700
15	3	78	192,600	834,600
20	4	104	256,800	1,112,800
25	5	130	321,000	1,391,000
30	6	156	385,200	1,669,200
35	7	183	449,400	1,958,100
40	8	209	513,600	2,236,300

Weekly holiday pay is due when you work 15 or more hours a week and attend all scheduled days. It applies regardless of workplace size.
Amounts are before tax and social insurance and do not include the 50% premium for overtime, night, or holiday work at workplaces with five or more employees.
Pay may be reduced to 90% during a three-month probation only for contracts of one year or longer and not for simple manual labor.

Method and limitations

Weekly holiday hours = weekly hours ÷ 40 × 8 (15+ hours a week, up to 8 hours). Monthly paid hours = (weekly hours + weekly holiday hours) × 365 ÷ 7 ÷ 12, rounded — 40 hours a week gives 209 hours, the same as the official notice.
The hourly rate is the Ministry of Employment and Labor minimum wage notice, the same value used by the app’s wage calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

How much weekly holiday pay do I get for 15 hours a week?

In 2026, 3 hours’ worth — 30,960 KRW — is added to your weekly pay (15 ÷ 40 × 8 = 3 hours).

Do international students with part-time jobs get the minimum wage?

Yes. The same minimum wage and weekly holiday pay apply regardless of nationality or visa status. International students must, however, have part-time work permission and keep to the allowed hours.

ToKorea compiled these figures from Korean public data for reference. They may differ from the timing of the original disclosures or registrations; confirm individual cases with the relevant institution.