Parental Leave Pay Calculator (Korea 2026)
Based on Korea's 2026 rules, enter your monthly ordinary wage and leave length to see your parental leave benefit month by month, with the 100% brackets and caps applied automatically.
Mo 1–3: 100% (cap 2.5M) · Mo 4–6: 100% (cap 2M) · Mo 7+: 80% (cap 1.6M)
Estimated total benefit (12 mo)
23,100,000 KRW
Monthly amount
| Month | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | 2,500,000 |
| 2 | 100% | 2,500,000 |
| 3 | 100% | 2,500,000 |
| 4 | 100% | 2,000,000 |
| 5 | 100% | 2,000,000 |
| 6 | 100% | 2,000,000 |
| 7 | 80% | 1,600,000 |
| 8 | 80% | 1,600,000 |
| 9 | 80% | 1,600,000 |
| 10 | 80% | 1,600,000 |
| 11 | 80% | 1,600,000 |
| 12 | 80% | 1,600,000 |
※ Estimate based on Korea's 2026 Ministry of Employment rules. The deferred-payment (25% withhold) was abolished — the full amount is paid monthly during leave. The floor is 700,000 KRW/mo; if your wage is lower, the full wage is paid. Confirm exact figures and eligibility (180 insured days, etc.) at Employment24.

