Parental Leave Pay Calculator — how much per month, how much in total?

Enter your ordinary wage and months of leave for the post-2025 rules, including the 6+6 both-parents scheme and single-parent rates.

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Rules (2025 reform)

Rates and caps

Months 1–3: 100% (cap ₩2.5M) · 4–6: 100% (cap ₩2.0M) · 7+: 80% (cap ₩1.6M). Floor ₩700,000. Up to ₩23.1M over 12 months.

6+6 scheme

Both parents, same child under 18 months, each 3+ months: first 6 months at 100% with caps 2.5 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5M.

Single parent

Months 1–3 100% (cap ₩3.0M), 4–6 100% (cap ₩2.0M), 7+ 80% (cap ₩1.6M).

Duration

1 year per parent per child; 1.5 years each if both take 3+ months. Up to 4 separate periods.

FAQ

Is the deferred 25% really gone?

Yes, for leave starting from Jan 1, 2025.

What is ordinary wage?

Base pay plus fixed monthly allowances; excludes bonuses and overtime.