What are the social insurance rates in Korea for 2026?

National Pension 4.75%, Health Insurance 3.595% + Long-term Care 13.14% of health premium, Employment Insurance 0.9%. Employer pays matching amounts.

How is Korean income tax calculated?

Korea uses a progressive tax system with 8 brackets from 6% to 45%. Local income tax of 10% is added on top. Various deductions and credits can reduce the amount.

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📖 Understanding Korean Salary Deductions

In Korea, your employer deducts social insurance premiums and income tax from your monthly paycheck before you receive it. The four social insurance programs (4대보험) are: National Pension, Health Insurance, Long-term Care Insurance, and Employment Insurance.

Income tax follows an 8-bracket progressive system (6%–45%), with an additional 10% local income tax. Various deductions and credits can significantly reduce your tax burden, especially for those with dependents.

✓Updated for 2026Last reviewed October 6, 2026See what changed

Written and reviewed by Taeyang Kim · Rates and thresholds are taken directly from the official notices of Korea's National Tax Service, National Pension Service, National Health Insurance Service, Ministry of Employment and Labor, and Minimum Wage Commission. Results are non-binding estimates for reference only and may differ from the actual amount depending on your circumstances. Found a mistake? Tell us through Contact.