2026 Salary Real Income Table: How Much is Your Take-Home Pay? (Revised Rates)
Latest 2026 salary real income table reflecting increased National Pension and Health Insurance rates. Detailed data from 24M to 200M KRW in 1M increments.
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2026 Salary Real Income Table: How Much is Your Take-Home Pay?
2026 is a year where both National Pension and Health Insurance rates are increasing due to pension reform. We've compiled the 2026 salary real income table reflecting all revised tax rates for workers curious about their take-home pay.
1. Key Changes in 2026
From 2026, the rates for National Pension and Health Insurance will increase, affecting the real income of workers.
- National Pension Rate: 9% → 9.5% (Worker's share: 4.75%)
- Health Insurance Rate: 7.09% → 7.19% (Worker's share: 3.595%)
- Long-term Care Insurance: 13.14% of health insurance
- Employment Insurance: 0.9% (Frozen)
- Minimum Wage: 10,320 KRW per hour (2,156,880 KRW per month)
2. 2026 Real Income Summary by Salary Level
Based on 200,000 KRW non-taxable and 1 dependent (self).
| Annual Gross | Monthly Gross | Estimated Deduction | Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24M KRW | 2,000,000 | ~182.1K | ~1,817.9K |
| 30M KRW | 2,500,000 | ~255K | ~2,245K |
| 40M KRW | 3,333,333 | ~494K | ~2,839K |
| 50M KRW | 4,166,667 | ~727K | ~3,439K |
| 100M KRW | 8,333,333 | ~2,151K | ~6,181K |
3. Conclusion: Plan Your Finances!
As the deduction rate increases with higher income, it's important to manage your finances strategically. Check your non-taxable allowances and maximize your year-end tax settlement options.
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2026-01-04
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