Parental Leave Calculator
1. Basic Information
💰 Parent Ordinary Wage (Monthly)
2. Leave Strategy
3. Leave Usage Status
Remaining: 90 days
Split usage: 0 times
Remaining: 365 days
* Employer/government share varies by company size
Remaining: 20 days
Split usage: 0 times
Remaining: 365 days
4. Monthly Pay Simulation
Add leave periods above to automatically generate a monthly projected income table.
6. Precautions
※ These simulation results are estimates based on 2026 regulations.
· Actual amounts may differ based on employment insurance history, income bracket, and company size.
· Please verify exact eligibility and amounts with the Ministry of Employment (1350) or your HR department.
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What is the Korean Parental Leave Benefit Calculator?
A calculator that estimates parental leave benefits reflecting the 2025 revisions to Korea's parental leave system. It incorporates the 6+6 Parental Leave Premium scheme, updated benefit caps for ordinary parental leave, and the abolition of the deferred payment system. You can check estimated monthly payments based on each parent's leave period and use it to plan your entire leave schedule alongside maternity leave.
6+6 Parental Leave Premium Benefit Under Korean Law
From 2025, if both parents take parental leave for a child under 18 months old, each receives 100% of their ordinary wage for the first 6 months under Korean law.
Monthly caps increase progressively from 2 million to 4.5 million KRW depending on the month.
| Month | Monthly Cap |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | 2,000,000 KRW |
| Month 2 | 2,500,000 KRW |
| Month 3 | 3,000,000 KRW |
| Month 4 | 3,500,000 KRW |
| Month 5 | 4,000,000 KRW |
| Month 6 | 4,500,000 KRW |
Ordinary Parental Leave Pay Increases
Ordinary parental leave pay outside the 6+6 scheme also increased under the 2025 Korean revision.
| Period | Monthly Cap |
|---|---|
| Months 1–3 | Up to 2,500,000 KRW/month |
| Months 4–6 | Up to 2,000,000 KRW/month |
| Month 7+ | Up to 1,600,000 KRW/month |
The deferred payment system was abolished so you now receive 100% of your benefit during leave.
Eligibility and Key Requirements
To receive parental leave benefits you must have been enrolled in employment insurance for at least 180 days before your leave start date. Any worker with a child aged 12 or under is eligible under Korean law.
Both parents must each take at least 3 months of leave to receive the full 6+6 scheme benefits, with leave extended up to 18 months. Single parents and parents of children with severe disabilities qualify for the extension without conditions.
Recommended For
- First child on the way: When you want to estimate your parental leave benefit in advance
- Dual-income couples: When checking whether the 6+6 scheme applies and estimating the amount
- Return-to-work planning: When scheduling your full leave timeline including maternity leave
- Paternity leave review: When exploring leave duration and benefits for the spouse
- HR managers: When providing employees with accurate leave benefit information