💼Hourly / Monthly / Annual Wage Converter
Convert between hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual wages based on Korea's 40-hour workweek (209 hours/month including weekly holiday allowance). Shows comparison to the Korean minimum wage. Useful for part-time/contract pay, freelance rate setting, and comparing job posting salaries.
How to use
- 1Type an amount in one field.
- 2All other units convert automatically.
- 3Adjust weekly work hours as needed.
FAQ
What is weekly holiday allowance (주휴수당)?+
Paid rest pay for workers averaging 15+ hours/week. It's automatically included in the 209-hour basis when converting hourly → monthly.
What is the 2026 minimum wage?+
The current Korean minimum wage is shown in the tool (for reference).
Where does 209 hours come from?+
40 hours × work + 8 hours weekly paid rest = 48 hours/week. Monthly average 4.345 weeks × 48 ≈ 209 hours. Standard full-time basis.
What about part-time (< 40h/week)?+
Enter weekly hours directly. A 25-hour part-time job: enter 25. Under 15 hours/week, there's no weekly holiday allowance.
Does it calculate net (after tax)?+
This tool is gross conversion only. For net after social insurance and income tax, use the [Korean Net Salary Calculator].
Are night/overtime premiums included?+
Only base hourly wage. Night (22:00–06:00), overtime (over 40h/week), and holiday work get 1.5× the regular rate separately.