Where the money goes
| Item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Gross pay (₩42M ÷ 12) | ₩3,500,000 |
| National Pension 국민연금 (4.75%) | −₩156,750 |
| Health insurance 건강보험 (3.595%) | −₩118,630 |
| Long-term care 장기요양 | −₩15,580 |
| Employment insurance 고용보험 (0.9%) | −₩29,700 |
| Income tax 소득세 | −₩98,040 |
| Local income tax 지방소득세 | −₩9,800 |
| Take-home | ₩3,071,500 |
Assumes a ₩200,000 tax-free meal allowance, single, no children.
Take-home by family size
| Dependents (including you) | Take-home per month |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₩3,071,500 |
| 2 | ₩3,099,000 |
| 3 (1 child aged 8–20) | ₩3,153,890 |
| 4 (1 child aged 8–20) | ₩3,160,340 |
Standard tax or the 19% flat rate?
With the 19% flat rate for foreign workers, the same salary would leave ₩2,447,840 a month, which is ₩623,660 less than the standard rates. At this salary the standard rates are the better choice.Read how the flat tax works before you switch.
Rates: Ministry of Health and Welfare / NHIS 2026 contribution rates (pension 9.5%, health 7.19%, long-term care 0.9448%), Employment Insurance Act. Last checked 2026-10-19.