Korea Weekly Holiday Pay Calculator

Estimate Korean paid weekly rest allowance from hourly pay and scheduled hours.

Reviewed: 2026-07-21

Hourly wage (KRW)Scheduled days per weekScheduled hours per week

Completed all scheduled daysAll scheduled workdays were completed.

Estimated weekly holiday pay₩82,560

8 hourspaid rest hoursEligiblebased on inputs

Shows the 2026 minimum-wage reference of KRW 10,320. It assumes a standard 40-hour, five-day workplace and uses scheduled weekly hours divided by 40, multiplied by 8, while checking the 15-hour threshold and full attendance. Employment arrangements and legal exceptions may change the result.

Method and assumptions

Estimate paid weekly rest allowance when average scheduled hours are at least 15 per week and scheduled workdays were completed. The tool uses scheduled weekly hours divided by 40, multiplied by 8, for a standard 40-hour, five-day workplace; individual arrangements can require a different legal calculation.

How to use it

Enter hourly pay, scheduled days, and total scheduled weekly hours.
Confirm whether scheduled workdays were completed.
Review the paid-rest hours and estimated allowance.

When it helps

Checking part-time pay in Korea
Comparing weekly pay after a schedule change
Reviewing pay against the 2026 Korean minimum wage

How to verify the result

Check input units and reference dates first. For an important decision, compare the result with an official source or original document. A rounded display can differ slightly from the underlying value.

Official references

Frequently asked questions

What if I work under 15 hours a week?

A common rule excludes schedules averaging under 15 hours a week over four weeks. Confirm your contract and exceptions with the labor authority.

What is the 2026 Korean minimum wage?

The reference used here is KRW 10,320 per hour. Check the Minimum Wage Commission for effective dates and exceptions.

Why not simply divide hours by workdays?

This tool uses a weekly-hours proportional formula for a standard 40-hour, five-day workplace. Shift work and special contracts should be checked with the labor authority.