Income Tax Calculator 2026 Korea
Calculate Korean income tax: progressive rates (6%~45%), local income taxes (10% of national income), labor income deductions (max ₩70m), basic deduction per person (₩1,500m) and four major insurances (National Pension·Health Insurance·Long-term Care Insurance·Employment Insurance). Check your monthly take-home pay immediately.
Salary information
Monthly net income
Breakdown of the 4 social insurances
Income tax by bracket details
| Bracket | Tax rate | Taxable amount | Tax amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₩0 - ₩14,000,000 | 6% | ₩14,000,000 | ₩840,000 |
| ₩14,000,000 - ₩50,000,000 | 15% | ₩17,547,961 | ₩2,632,194 |
| Total income tax | ₩3,472,194 | ||
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Insert annual salary
Insert annual gross income (before taxes) in Korean won. This is the total annual amount including bonuses.
Choose the number of people for basic deduction
Select the number of eligible individuals for basic deduction, including the taxpayer. Spouse and dependents are entitled to 1,500,000 KRW each.
Indicate marital status
Select the box if you are married. The spouse must be included in the number of people for basic deduction.
Check the result
This is immediately shown the net monthly salary, income tax, local income tax, employee wage deduction and details of the four social insurances (national pension, health insurance, long-term care assistance, unemployment benefits).
Suggerimenti
- Annual income exceeding 70,800,000 KRW is excluded from pension contribution calculations.
- Health insurance and unemployment insurance apply to the entire salary, without maximum.
- The four social insurance premiums are deductible from taxable income during tax calculation.
- This calculator provides an estimate of dependent income tax; actual effective tax rates may vary based on individual circumstances.
Domande frequenti
What is the employment income deduction?
The employment income deduction is automatically subtracted from gross salary. It ranges from 70% down to 2% depending on the income bracket: 70% up to ₩5,000,000; ₩3,500,000 + 40% of the excess up to ₩15,000,000; ₩7,500,000 + 15% of the excess up to ₩45,000,000; ₩12,000,000 + 5% of the excess up to ₩100,000,000; above that, ₩14,750,000 + 2% of the excess.
What is the basic deduction?
The basic deduction subtracts ₩1,500,000 per year from taxable income for each eligible person, including the taxpayer. Spouse and dependents are included in the count.
How is local income tax calculated?
Tax on local income is calculated at 10% of the output tax amount. A separate report and payment are required for this tax, which is paid to the local government.
Is there a cap on pension insurance premiums?
Yes, the national pension is subject to a ceiling income threshold of ₩5,900,000 per month (₩70,800,000 per year). Even if annual income exceeds ₩70,800,000, premiums are calculated based on this ceiling.
What makes up the 4 social insurances?
They consist of national pension (4.5%), health insurance (3.545%), long-term care insurance (12.95% of the health insurance premium) and employment insurance (0.9%). This calculator uses the employee's share of the contribution.