Korea Life Tools by westc
Work and salary help for foreigners in Korea
Use a focused calculator or checklist to understand a Korean pay issue, then confirm important decisions through an official labor channel.
Korea's 2026 minimum wage
Korea's 2026 minimum wage is KRW 10,320 per hour. A monthly reference of KRW 2,156,880 uses 209 paid hours, but the correct comparison can depend on working hours, included wage items, workplace coverage, and the employment arrangement.
Available work and salary tools
Work and pay
Korea Salary and Take-Home Pay Calculator (2026)Estimate monthly pay after Korea's 2026 employee pension, health, long-term-care, and employment-insurance deductions, with tax entered separately.Open tool →Korea Minimum Wage Calculator for Foreign Workers (2026)Compare hourly or monthly regular pay with Korea's 2026 minimum wage using clear assumptions, an official rule source, and a private browser-only calculation.Open tool →Korea Severance Pay Calculator for Foreign WorkersEstimate Korean severance pay from employment dates and final three-month wages, with clear one-year, weekly-hours, average-wage, and official-source checks.Open tool →Korea Overtime Pay Calculator for Foreign WorkersEstimate Korean statutory overtime pay from ordinary hourly or monthly wage, overtime hours, and workplace size, with the base pay and 50% premium shown separately.Open tool →Korea Night and Holiday Pay Calculator for Foreign WorkersEstimate Korean night-work and designated-holiday pay with separate premiums, workplace coverage checks, and an optional night-overlap calculation.Open tool →Korea Unpaid Wage Estimate Helper for Foreign WorkersOrganize unpaid salary, overtime, night or holiday pay, severance, and other wage items, subtract payments received, and prepare records for official help.Open tool →How to Report Unpaid Wages in Korea as a Foreign WorkerA practical Korea-focused guide to organize unpaid wages, prepare evidence, contact 1350, and submit an official labor petition.Open tool →Korea Employment Contract Review Tool for Foreign WorkersReview the key parts of a Korean employment contract before signing, including pay, working hours, holidays, workplace, and document copies.Open tool →
Practical guides and legal explanations
E-9 Visa Holders: Understanding Severance Pay in KoreaA guide for E-9 visa holders to understand general severance pay rules in Korea. Learn what information to prepare before checking your eligibility.Read guide →Employer Did Not Pay Salary in Korea: What to DoIf your employer in Korea has not paid your salary, learn immediate steps to preserve evidence and find official help.Read guide →Evidence to Keep for Unpaid Wages in KoreaLearn what documents and records are important to collect and preserve if you are facing unpaid wages in Korea.Read guide →How to Report Unpaid Wages in KoreaLearn the general process for reporting unpaid wages in Korea through the official Labor Portal or by visiting a Labor Office.Read guide →Korea Employment Contract Checklist for Foreign WorkersThis guide helps foreign workers in Korea understand key parts of an employment contract. It explains what information to look for and keep for your records.Read guide →Korea Minimum Wage for Foreign Workers: Your RightsUnderstand if Korea's minimum wage applies to you as a foreign worker and how to check your pay. Get general information on wage protection in Korea.Read guide →Korea Overtime Pay for Foreign WorkersThis guide explains the general rules for overtime pay in Korea for foreign workers, including how it's calculated and what factors can affect it.Read guide →Leaving a Korean Job: Money ChecklistThis guide helps foreign workers in Korea understand what financial matters to consider when leaving a job, including final pay, severance, and insurance.Read guide →Severance Pay in Korea: A Guide for Foreign WorkersLearn the general conditions for severance pay eligibility for foreign workers in Korea. Find out what facts to check regarding your employment.Read guide →Understanding Night, Holiday, and Overtime Pay in Korea for Foreign WorkersThis guide helps foreign residents in Korea understand the general concepts of night, holiday, and overtime work, how these categories might overlap, and what records to keep. It…Read guide →
What to have ready
- Your written employment contract and stated working hours
- Recent pay statements and bank payment records
- A list of regular allowances and separate overtime, night, or holiday pay
- The workplace name and the dates covered by the question