Maternity Leave Pay Calculator

Insurance benefit and the employer's share over 90 days.

Maternity leave pay (Korea, 2026)

Pay over 90 days

₩8,200,000

Insurance ₩6,600,000 + employer ₩1,600,000

Employment insurance (90 days): ₩6,600,000
Employer pays: ₩1,600,000
Full ordinary wage for the leave: ₩9,000,000
2026 cap (30 days): ₩2,200,000

The first 60 days (75 for multiples) are paid by law; the employer covers any gap above the insurance cap. Large companies pay the first 60 days themselves.

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90 days of leave (120 for multiples); the first 60 days are paid by law. The 2026 insurance cap is ₩2.2M per 30 days.

FAQ

What is the 2026 cap?

₩2.2M per 30 days (₩6.6M for 90 days).

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