Unemployment Benefit Calculator — how much per day, how much in total?

Enter your average monthly wage over the last 3 months, your age and insured period.

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8 for a 40-hour week

Key points

Daily amount

60% of average daily wage, capped at ₩66,000 (2026). The floor (80% of minimum wage × hours) exceeds the cap, so it is effectively ₩66,000.

Days

Under 50: 120/150/180/210/240 days by insured period. 50+ or disabled: 120/180/210/240/270.

Total

Daily amount × days, paid every 4 weeks after a 7-day wait.

FAQ

How much is it?

60% of your average daily wage, capped at ₩66,000/day in 2026; the floor is effectively the same, so most people receive ₩66,000/day (about ₩1.98M per month).

Does advised resignation count?

Yes — resignation at the employer's request is treated as involuntary.

What if I get a job while receiving it?

If more than half the days remain and you stay employed 12 months, you get 50% of the remaining days as an early re-employment allowance.