How it works
Korea Employment Insurance Calculator formula
Employee: monthly pay × 0.9% / Employer: 0.9% + 0.25–0.85%
Both sides pay 0.9% for unemployment benefits; the employer adds an employment-stability and skills-development rate.
Insurance calculator
Korea Employment Insurance Calculator
Uses 2026 South Korean unemployment-benefit contribution rates and employer size rates.
STEP 1
Enter your values
RESULT
₩31,500Employee monthly contribution
Employee share using the 0.9% unemployment-benefit rate.
Employee share 0.9%₩31,500
Employer unemployment share 0.9%₩31,500
Employer additional program contribution₩8,750
Total employer contribution₩40,250
The employee pays only the unemployment-benefit share; the employer also pays the size-based additional program contribution.
Example
Example calculation
At KRW 3.5m monthly remuneration, the employee contribution is 0.9% of KRW 3.5m.
- Standard
- 2026 South Korea employment-insurance rates
- Last reviewed
- August 10, 2026
Standards and sources
Calculated from official or reliable reference material.
Questions
Korea Employment Insurance Calculator FAQ
What should I enter in the Korea Employment Insurance Calculator?
Enter the requested values and the result will update immediately. Review the formula, assumptions and exclusions below the result.
Is the result an official amount?
No. It is an estimate based on the entered conditions and stated assumptions. Confirm important tax, insurance, employment or financial decisions with the relevant institution or a qualified professional.
Are Korean rules used?
Yes. This calculator applies commonly applicable South Korean rules reviewed for 2026.
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