Korea Parental-Leave Pay Simulator (2026 Reform)
Enter your ordinary wage, leave duration, and the 6+6 option to instantly see your monthly benefit and total.
👶 Inputs
Enter your average monthly ordinary wage (gross) before leave.
This simulator computes a reference estimate from the public 2026-reform rules. Actual amounts may vary by Employment Insurance eligibility, filing timing, workplace conditions, and pro-rata calculation. Confirm exact amounts with Korea's Employment 24 (www.work24.go.kr) or your local employment center. This tool is not labor-law advice.
📊 Estimated Benefit
Total estimated benefit
23,100,000원
Sum over 12 months (deferred payment abolished = full amount paid monthly)
12-month scenario
2,310만원
18-month scenario
3,270만원
Average monthly benefit
193만원
💡 Effect of abolishing deferred payment
Under the old system, 25% of the total (5,775,000원) was paid only 6 months after returning to work. As of 2026 it is abolished, so you receive the full amount every month.
Old system, during leave (75%)
17,325,000원
Old system, deferred lump (25%)
5,775,000원
🗓️ Monthly Payment Schedule
| Month | Tier | of wage | Cap | Estimated pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1~3개월 | 100% | 250만원 | 2,500,000원(cap) |
| 2 | 1~3개월 | 100% | 250만원 | 2,500,000원(cap) |
| 3 | 1~3개월 | 100% | 250만원 | 2,500,000원(cap) |
| 4 | 4~6개월 | 80% | 200만원 | 2,000,000원(cap) |
| 5 | 4~6개월 | 80% | 200만원 | 2,000,000원(cap) |
| 6 | 4~6개월 | 80% | 200만원 | 2,000,000원(cap) |
| 7 | 7개월~ | 80% | 160만원 | 1,600,000원(cap) |
| 8 | 7개월~ | 80% | 160만원 | 1,600,000원(cap) |
| 9 | 7개월~ | 80% | 160만원 | 1,600,000원(cap) |
| 10 | 7개월~ | 80% | 160만원 | 1,600,000원(cap) |
| 11 | 7개월~ | 80% | 160만원 | 1,600,000원(cap) |
| 12 | 7개월~ | 80% | 160만원 | 1,600,000원(cap) |
| Total estimated benefit | 23,100,000원 | |||
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