From invoice amount to expected payout

Korea Freelancer 3.3% Withholding Calculator

Split Korea’s common 3.3% freelancer withholding into income tax, local income tax and expected net payment.

Your result

From inputs to outcome

Expected payout (KRW)2,901,000
Gross amount3,000,000
Income tax 3%90,000
Local tax 0.3%9,000
Total withheld99,000

Currency-neutral calculators use the same unit throughout. Results are estimates based on the assumptions shown below.

Formula, assumptions and FAQ
Method

The formula

Net payment = Gross × (1 − 0.033)

Calculations run in your browser. Displayed values are rounded, while intermediate calculations keep their full precision.

Scope

What this estimate assumes

  • Income tax is 3% and local income tax is 0.3%.
  • Withholding is an advance payment, not necessarily the final tax liability.
Example

A quick reality check

₩3,000,000 gross

Withholding is ₩99,000 and expected payment is ₩2,901,000.

FAQ

Common questions

Is 3.3% the final tax?

Not necessarily. Final liability is settled through the applicable Korean tax filing.