2026 Minimum Wage (Korea)
Korea's 2026 minimum wage (10,320 KRW/h) with daily, weekly, monthly (209h) and annual conversions.
The 2026 minimum wage of 10,320 KRW applies from Jan 1 to Dec 31, uniformly to all workplaces regardless of industry or region. Monthly pay is converted at 209 hours (40h/week including statutory weekly-holiday pay). Trainees on a 1-year+ contract may be paid 90% for the first three months.
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2026 hourly and monthly
The 2026 minimum wage is 10,320 KRW/hour, up about 2.9% from 10,030 in 2025. For a 40-hour week the monthly figure at 209 hours (including weekly-holiday pay) is 2,156,880 KRW.
For your own hours
Enter your contracted weekly hours to get the minimum monthly pay that applies to you; 15+ hours a week includes weekly holiday pay.
Who it applies to
It applies uniformly to all workplaces regardless of industry or region. Trainees on a 1-year+ contract may be paid 90% for the first three months.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 minimum wage?
10,320 KRW per hour, effective Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 — up 290 KRW (about 2.9%) from 2025.
What is the monthly minimum?
At 209 hours (including weekly-holiday pay), 2,156,880 KRW; daily (8h) is 82,560 KRW.
Does it include weekly holiday pay?
The 209-hour monthly basis includes 8 paid holiday hours a week for full-time work. Hourly and part-time workers receive holiday pay separately.
Does it apply to everyone?
Yes, uniformly by industry and region. Trainees on a 1-year+ contract may receive 90% for the first three months.