🇰🇷 South Korea
Net salary in South Korea
Calculate your net take-home pay in South Korea using official 2025 tax brackets and social contribution rates.
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Tax system in South Korea
South Korea's national income tax is progressive with 8 brackets from 6% to 45%, plus a local income tax of 10% of national tax. Employee social contributions include National Pension (4.5%), National Health Insurance (3.545%), long-term care, and employment insurance. Foreign workers can elect a flat 19% national rate (20.9% with local tax) for up to 20 years. Seoul and the metropolitan area host most multinational and technology companies.
Common questions
Source: NTS (National Tax Service) · Tax year 2025 · Last updated April 2026