Net-to-Gross Salary Calculator (Korea)
Enter the monthly take-home pay you want to see the gross salary you need in Korea. Useful for salary negotiations and job offers. For gross-to-net, use the take-home pay calculator.
Gross monthly salary needed-
Same deductions as the take-home calculator (2026 rates and withholding table, law.go.kr, checked 6 Oct 2026). Estimate.
How to use the calculator
- Enter the monthly take-home pay you want.
- Adjust the tax-free allowance and dependents.
- The gross monthly and annual salary needed appear instantly.
Using it in a salary negotiation
- Think in take-home, negotiate in gross — Korean offers are quoted as gross annual salary.
- Check whether severance is included; if so, monthly pay is about 8% lower.
- Ask for a tax-free meal allowance — it raises take-home at the same total.
FAQ
What gross salary gives ₩3,000,000 take-home?
About ₩3.41M a month (≈₩41.0M a year) for a single person with a ₩200,000 tax-free meal allowance.
How is it calculated?
It searches for the lowest gross pay whose take-home reaches your target, using the same deductions as the take-home calculator.
Does the annual figure include severance?
No — annual = monthly × 12.
What about bonuses?
It assumes equal monthly pay.
Is it exact?
It’s an estimate based on 2026 rates.