Korean 4 Social Insurances Calculator

Calculate your social insurance premiums and estimated take-home pay based on 2026 South Korean rates

🆕 2026 Revised Rates Applied! National Pension 9.5%, Health Insurance 7.19%, Long-term Care 13.14%
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What are Korea's 4 Social Insurances?

The 4 Social Insurances refer to National Pension, Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Insurance -- South Korea's social insurance system. Premiums are shared between employees and employers, providing retirement, medical, unemployment, and industrial accident benefits.

Role of Each Insurance

National Pension

Provides pension payments to individuals or survivors when income is interrupted due to old age, disability, or death.

Rate: 9.5% (Employee 4.75% + Employer 4.75%) Increased in 2026

Health Insurance

A medical support system that reduces the burden of high medical costs from illness or injury.

Rate: 7.19% (Employee 3.595% + Employer 3.595%) Increased in 2026

Long-term Care Insurance

Provides nursing care benefits for those who have difficulty with daily life due to old age or geriatric diseases.

Rate: 13.14% of Health Insurance premium Increased in 2026

Employment Insurance

Provides job-seeking benefits during unemployment and supports re-employment.

Rate: Employee 0.9%, Employer varies by industry

Industrial Accident Insurance

Provides compensation to workers who suffer work-related injuries or diseases.

Rate: 100% employer-paid (varies by industry)

How to Calculate (2026 Rates)

  1. Enter Salary: Enter your pre-tax monthly salary (base pay + allowances).
  2. National Pension: Salary x 4.75% (max: 302,575 KRW, min: 19,000 KRW)
  3. Health Insurance: Salary x 3.595%
  4. Long-term Care: Health Insurance premium x 13.14%
  5. Employment Insurance: Salary x 0.9%
  6. Total Deductions: Sum of the 4 insurance premiums above
  7. Take-Home Pay: Salary - Total Deductions - Income Tax - Local Income Tax

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is enrollment in the 4 Social Insurances mandatory?

A. Yes, all workplaces with 1 or more employees must enroll. However, part-time workers working less than 60 hours per month may be exempt from some insurances.

Q. When are premiums paid?

A. Premiums are automatically deducted from the employee's monthly salary, and employers must pay by the 10th of the following month.

Q. Can freelancers enroll in the 4 Social Insurances?

A. Freelancers are generally not required to enroll, but can voluntarily join National Pension and Health Insurance as regional subscribers. Employment Insurance is available through voluntary self-employed enrollment.

Q. Do insurance rates change every year?

A. Yes, Health Insurance and Long-term Care rates may be adjusted annually, and National Pension income limits also change yearly. It is important to verify the latest rates.

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