Korea Hourly Wage & Weekly Holiday Allowance Calculator
Last updated: 2026-06-25
The weekly holiday allowance (juhyu) accrues when you work at least 15 hours a week and equals (weekly hours ÷ 40) × 8 × hourly wage.
Multiplying the weekly pay including the holiday allowance by about 4.345 weeks converts it to monthly pay.
Enter hourly wage and hours
Monthly pay incl. holiday allowance (converted)
0 KRW
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base weekly pay (hourly × weekly hours) | |
| Weekly holiday allowance | |
| Weekly pay (incl. holiday allowance) | |
| Monthly pay (weekly × 4.345 weeks) |
A reference estimate; actual pay varies with the labor contract, overtime and tax deductions. For details, see the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
How to use
- Enter hourly wage — Enter your hourly wage in won. The default is the 2025 minimum wage of 10,030 KRW.
- Enter weekly hours — Enter your contractual working hours per week.
- View the result — The weekly holiday allowance, weekly pay including it and monthly pay (weekly x 4.345 weeks) are shown in a table.
How the weekly holiday allowance and pay are calculated
The weekly holiday allowance (juhyu) is one day of paid holiday wage given to a worker who works all their scheduled days in a week. It accrues for anyone working at least 15 hours a week, regular or part-time. The formula is weekly holiday allowance = (weekly hours ÷ 40) × 8 × hourly wage, so working 40 hours a week adds 8 hours of pay.
| Weekly hours | Holiday hours | Holiday allowance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 hours | 3 hours | 30,090 KRW |
| 20 hours | 4 hours | 40,120 KRW |
| 30 hours | 6 hours | 60,180 KRW |
| 40 hours | 8 hours | 80,240 KRW |
To convert to monthly pay, multiply the weekly pay including the holiday allowance by about 4.345 weeks per month (365 / 7 / 12). Working 40 hours plus 8 holiday hours = 48 hours per week works out to about 209 hours a month, matching the monthly minimum wage at the minimum hourly rate. To convert a full-time salary into take-home pay, use the Korea Net Salary Calculator, and for the amount on leaving see the Severance Pay Calculator.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How is the weekly holiday allowance calculated?
Weekly holiday allowance = (weekly contractual hours / 40) x 8 x hourly wage. For example, working 40 hours a week gives 8 hours of pay as the weekly holiday allowance. At 20 hours it is (20/40) x 8 = 4 hours.
Who is eligible for the weekly holiday allowance?
Workers with at least 15 contractual hours a week who work all their scheduled days in the week qualify for the weekly holiday allowance, whether regular or part-time. Below 15 hours a week no weekly holiday allowance accrues.
What is the 2025 minimum wage?
The 2025 minimum hourly wage is 10,030 KRW. It is the default value here and can be updated to the latest minimum wage as it changes each year.
How is monthly pay converted?
This calculator multiplies the weekly pay including the weekly holiday allowance by about 4.345 weeks per month (365 / 7 / 12). Actual monthly pay can vary with the number of weeks and working days in a month.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25