liminfoParental Leave Pay Calculator
Free web tool: Parental Leave Pay Calculator
Total Expected Pay
18,000,000 KRW
During Leave (75%)
13,500,000 KRW
After Return (25%)
4,500,000 KRW
Monthly Pay Breakdown
| Month | Type | Monthly Pay | Paid (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 2 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 3 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 4 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 5 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 6 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 7 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 8 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 9 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 10 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 11 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| 12 | Standard | 1,500,000 | 1,125,000 |
| Total | 18,000,000 | 13,500,000 | |
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About Parental Leave Pay Calculator
The Korean Parental Leave Pay Calculator estimates monthly parental leave benefits (육아휴직 급여) under South Korea's Employment Insurance Act. Standard parental leave pay equals 80% of the worker's regular monthly wage, subject to a monthly cap of 1,500,000 KRW and a floor of 700,000 KRW. The calculator accepts leave durations from 1 to 12 months and displays a complete month-by-month breakdown of expected pay.
The tool fully implements the 6+6 concurrent parental leave policy (6+6 부모 동시 육아휴직 특례), introduced to encourage both parents to take leave simultaneously for children under 18 months old. Under this policy, the second parent to start leave receives significantly enhanced pay for the first 6 months: 2,000,000 KRW in month 1, then 2,500,000 / 3,000,000 / 3,500,000 / 4,000,000 / 4,500,000 KRW in months 2 through 6. Months 7–12 revert to the standard rate.
A critical feature of Korean parental leave law is the deferred payment rule: 25% of monthly pay is withheld during the leave period and paid as a lump sum only after the employee returns to work and remains employed for at least 6 months. The calculator separates the "paid during leave (75%)" and "deferred (25%)" amounts in the monthly table and totals, giving workers an accurate picture of their actual cash flow during the leave period.
Key Features
- Standard parental leave pay: 80% of regular wage with 1.5M KRW cap and 700K KRW floor
- 6+6 concurrent leave: month-by-month enhanced pay schedule (2M→2.5M→3M→3.5M→4M→4.5M KRW)
- Month-by-month pay table for the full leave duration (1–12 months)
- Automatic split of 75% paid-during-leave vs. 25% deferred lump sum
- Total expected pay, total paid during leave, and total deferred amount in summary cards
- 100% client-side calculation — no wage data sent to any server
- Bilingual Korean/English interface with automatic locale detection
- Dark mode and responsive design for use on any device
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is standard Korean parental leave pay?
Standard parental leave pay is 80% of your regular monthly wage. The monthly amount is capped at 1,500,000 KRW (for wages above 1,875,000 KRW) and has a floor of 700,000 KRW (for wages below 875,000 KRW). This rate applies for up to 12 months per child.
What is the 6+6 concurrent parental leave policy?
When both parents take parental leave simultaneously (or within the same period) for a child under 18 months, the second parent receives enhanced pay for the first 6 months: 2,000,000 KRW in month 1, increasing by 500,000 KRW each month up to 4,500,000 KRW in month 6. After month 6, pay reverts to the standard 80% rate.
What is the 25% deferred payment (사후지급금)?
25% of the monthly parental leave benefit is withheld and paid as a lump sum after the employee returns to work and remains employed for at least 6 consecutive months. This rule applies to both standard and 6+6 enhanced pay. The calculator shows the full benefit amount; the actual cash received during leave is 75% of each monthly figure.
Who is eligible for parental leave in Korea?
Workers enrolled in Korean Employment Insurance (고용보험) with a child aged 8 or younger (or in 2nd grade of elementary school or below) are eligible. You must have been insured for at least 180 days before the leave start date. Both parents can use parental leave, either simultaneously or at different times.
Can both parents use the 6+6 policy?
The 6+6 enhanced pay applies specifically to the second parent to begin leave (the one who starts after or simultaneously with the first). If both parents start on the same day, one is designated as the primary leave-taker and the other receives the enhanced rate. The child must be under 18 months at the start of the second parent's leave.
How do I calculate my regular wage (통상임금) for this calculator?
Regular wage (통상임금) under Korean labor law is the base hourly or monthly pay excluding non-fixed allowances. It generally equals your base salary plus regularly paid fixed allowances. Overtime pay, performance bonuses, and one-time payments are typically excluded. Check your employment contract or payslip for the 통상임금 line item.
What happens if I do not return to work after parental leave?
If you resign or are dismissed before completing 6 months of employment after returning, the deferred 25% is forfeited. The standard 75% paid during the leave is not recoverable by the employer. Consult a labor attorney if you face pressure related to your return.
Is this calculator based on 2024/2025 regulations?
The calculator reflects the 6+6 policy structure as enacted under the Employment Insurance Act amendments that took effect in 2024. The specific enhanced amounts (2M to 4.5M KRW) and the standard rate (80%, 1.5M cap, 700K floor) are hardcoded based on these rules. Check MOEL or Korea's Employment Insurance portal for any subsequent updates.