Estimate overtime pay in Korea
Enter your ordinary hourly wage and hours to see each premium category separately.
Enter your hours
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Result
What this result means
The calculator models the multipliers in Labor Standards Act Article 56: 1.5 times for entered overtime, an additional 0.5 times for night hours, 1.5 times for the first eight holiday hours, and 2 times after eight holiday hours. Night hours may overlap another category.
How to use it
- Confirm your ordinary hourly wage from a contract, payroll calculation, union, labor professional, or official guidance.
- Enter night work again in the night field when those hours also appear as overtime or holiday work.
- Check whether Article 56 applies to your workplace and situation before relying on the estimate.
Sources and verification
- Labor Standards Act — Article 56Last verified: 2026-08-09
- Labor Standards Act — Article 11Last verified: 2026-08-09
Frequently asked questions
Why does the tool ask for hourly ordinary wage directly?
Monthly ordinary-wage calculation hours can differ by the wage and work arrangement. Asking for the confirmed hourly basis avoids assuming one divisor for everyone.
Can night hours overlap overtime hours?
Yes. The night amount is shown as an additional 0.5-times premium, so the same hours may also be entered in an overtime or holiday category when appropriate.
Does this prove my employer underpaid me?
No. Applicability, ordinary wage, recorded hours, agreements, exemptions, and payroll treatment must be checked before reaching a conclusion.