Maternity Leave Calculator
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What is the Korean Maternity Leave Calculator?
Enter your due date to instantly calculate maternity leave periods and estimated benefits. The tool automatically determines leave duration by pregnancy type, including 90 days for single births, 120 days for multiples, and 100 days for premature births. Enter your ordinary wage and company type to see the employment insurance coverage and employer contribution broken down by period. Reflects the 2026 amended Korean labor laws and supports integrated maternity and parental leave planning.
How Maternity Leave Benefits Are Calculated
To calculate your maternity leave benefits, you only need two inputs: your monthly ordinary wage and your company type.
| Input | Description | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Ordinary Wage | Sum of base salary, fixed allowances, and regular bonuses | KRW 2.16M–5M |
| Company Type | Priority Support Enterprise (SME) or Large Enterprise | Most companies under 300 employees qualify as SME |
Ordinary wage is calculated by dividing the sum of base salary, fixed allowances, and regular bonuses by the prescribed monthly working hours. The standard monthly hours for full-time work is 209 hours.
| Item | Formula |
|---|---|
| Hourly Ordinary Wage | Monthly Ordinary Wage / 209 hours |
| Daily Ordinary Wage | Hourly Wage x 8 hours |
| Daily Benefit Base | Greater of daily ordinary wage and monthly wage / 30 |
| Daily Insurance Pay | Daily benefit base (max KRW 73,333) |
Calculation Example
Based on KRW 3M monthly ordinary wage at a priority support enterprise with a single birth
- Hourly wage: 3,000,000 ÷ 209h = KRW 14,354/h
- Daily ordinary wage: 14,354 × 8h = KRW 114,832
- Daily insurance cap applied: 114,832 → KRW 73,333 (cap)
- Insurance (90 days): 73,333 × 90 = KRW 6,599,970
- Employer supplement (60 days): (100,000 − 73,333) × 60 ≈ KRW 1,600,020
- Estimated total: 6,599,970 + 1,600,020 ≈ KRW 8,199,990
If your monthly ordinary wage is KRW 2.2M or less, employment insurance covers the full amount with no additional employer contribution.
Maternity Leave Pay Standards Under Korean Law
Maternity leave duration varies by type of birth under Korea's Labor Standards Act.
| Type | Leave Days |
|---|---|
| Singleton | 90 days |
| Multiples | 120 days |
| Premature | 100 days |
At least 45 days of leave must be taken after giving birth.
Maternity leave benefits are calculated based on ordinary wage. As of 2026, the monthly cap is KRW 2.2M and the floor is approximately KRW 2,156,880 based on the minimum wage. Workers at priority support enterprises receive insurance coverage for the entire leave period, while workers at large enterprises have the first 60 days paid by their employer with insurance covering the remaining period.
| Company Size | Insurance Coverage | Employer Obligation |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Support (SME) | Insurance covers entire period | Employer pays the gap between ordinary wage and insurance for first 60 days |
| Large Enterprise | Insurance covers only the last 30 days | Employer pays 100% of ordinary wage for first 60 days |
2026 Maternity Leave Benefits by Annual Salary
Your maternity leave benefits vary by salary level and company type. The tables below show estimated benefits for a 90-day single birth under standard working conditions (8h/5d), separated by company type. Use the calculator above for your exact amount.
Priority Support Enterprise (SME)
| Annual Salary | Monthly Wage | Insurance Total | Employer Contribution | Total Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRW 25M | KRW 2.08M | KRW 6.60M | — | KRW 6.60M |
| KRW 30M | KRW 2.50M | KRW 6.60M | KRW 600K | KRW 7.20M |
| KRW 35M | KRW 2.92M | KRW 6.60M | KRW 1.43M | KRW 8.03M |
| KRW 40M | KRW 3.33M | KRW 6.60M | KRW 2.27M | KRW 8.87M |
| KRW 45M | KRW 3.75M | KRW 6.60M | KRW 3.10M | KRW 9.70M |
| KRW 50M | KRW 4.17M | KRW 6.60M | KRW 3.93M | KRW 10.53M |
| KRW 60M | KRW 5.00M | KRW 6.60M | KRW 5.60M | KRW 12.20M |
| KRW 80M | KRW 6.67M | KRW 6.60M | KRW 8.93M | KRW 15.53M |
Large Enterprise
| Annual Salary | Monthly Wage | Insurance Total | Employer Contribution | Total Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRW 25M | KRW 2.08M | KRW 2.20M | KRW 4.17M | KRW 6.37M |
| KRW 30M | KRW 2.50M | KRW 2.20M | KRW 5.00M | KRW 7.20M |
| KRW 35M | KRW 2.92M | KRW 2.20M | KRW 5.83M | KRW 8.03M |
| KRW 40M | KRW 3.33M | KRW 2.20M | KRW 6.67M | KRW 8.87M |
| KRW 45M | KRW 3.75M | KRW 2.20M | KRW 7.50M | KRW 9.70M |
| KRW 50M | KRW 4.17M | KRW 2.20M | KRW 8.33M | KRW 10.53M |
| KRW 60M | KRW 5.00M | KRW 2.20M | KRW 10.00M | KRW 12.20M |
| KRW 80M | KRW 6.67M | KRW 2.20M | KRW 13.33M | KRW 15.53M |
When monthly ordinary wage is below KRW 2.2M, employment insurance covers the full amount at priority support enterprises, with no additional employer cost.
At large enterprises, the employer pays full ordinary wage for the first 60 days. While insurance total is lower, the combined amount including employer pay is similar or higher.
Based on Employment Insurance Act Enforcement Decree Schedule 2 and 2026 minimum wage standards
Miscarriage and Stillbirth Leave Standards
Leave duration varies based on gestational age.
| Gestational Age | Leave Period |
|---|---|
| 11 weeks or less | 10 days |
| 12–15 weeks | 10 days |
| 16–21 weeks | 30 days |
| 22–27 weeks | 60 days |
| 28 weeks or more | 90 days |
A 2024 revision to Korean law allows requesting miscarriage or stillbirth leave regardless of gestational age.
Recommended For
- Expecting mothers: When you need exact start and end dates for maternity leave
- Dual-income couples: When planning a combined maternity and parental leave schedule
- Multiple pregnancy: When checking the 120-day leave schedule for twins or more
- HR managers: When providing employees with accurate maternity leave and pay information
- After pregnancy loss: When checking leave entitlement by gestational week