A Korean employment-law estimate

Korea Severance Pay Calculator

Estimate statutory Korean severance pay from service dates and the previous three months of wages.

Your result

From inputs to outcome

Estimated severance (KRW)19,575,938
Average daily wage130,435
Service days1,826
Wage basis12,000,000

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

Formula, assumptions and FAQ
Method

The formula

Severance = average daily wage × 30 × service days ÷ 365

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

Scope

What this estimate assumes

  • The retirement date is the day after the final workday.
  • Special exclusion periods and the ordinary-wage floor are not reflected.
  • This is not legal advice.
Example

A quick reality check

Five years of service

The result depends on the average wage calculated from the final three-month period.

FAQ

Common questions

Is this useful outside Korea?

No. This calculator is specifically based on the Korean statutory framework.