Working an hourly job in Korea? Your pay includes a weekly holiday allowance (주휴수당) that many workers don't know about. Enter your hourly wage and hours to see your real monthly pay. The 2026 minimum wage is ₩10,320/hour.
| Weekly hours | 0 |
| Weekly holiday pay per week | 0 |
| Overtime pay per week | 0 |
| Monthly gross ~4.34 weeks | 0 |
| Probation cut -10% | 0 |
| Tax withheld | 0 |
| Net monthly pay | 0 |
Under 15 hours/week does not qualify for weekly holiday pay.
Assumes ~4.34 weeks per month. Estimate only — actual pay depends on your employment contract.
What is weekly holiday pay (주휴수당)?
If you work 15+ hours a week and show up as scheduled, Korean law entitles you to one extra paid day per week. Part-timers qualify too — many just don't know it.
Weekly holiday pay = (weekly hours ÷ 40) × 8 × hourly wage (capped at 40 hours)
At the 2026 minimum wage (₩10,320) working 40 hours, that's about ₩82,560 extra every week. This is why your real monthly pay is higher than "hourly wage × hours."
How is tax withheld?
- Income tax 3.3% — common for freelance and short-term work (3% income + 0.3% local). You may get some back when you file in May.
- Social insurance 9.7% — if enrolled in the four national insurances. Note: under 15 hours/week (60 hours/month) does not require enrollment.
Probation period
Pay can be cut by up to 10% during probation. However, contracts under 1 year and simple manual labor are exempt from this reduction. Check your contract.
Weekly holiday pay and overtime are legal rights. If you qualify and aren't getting them, ask.
Estimates assuming ~4.34 weeks/month. Actual pay depends on your contract and working arrangement. This is general information, not legal advice.