Korea's pension rate rises 0.5 percentage points a year from 2026: 9.5% in 2026 and 10% in 2027, split equally between employee and employer.
How it works
- Pension = monthly income × rate ÷ 2 (4.75% in 2026, 5% in 2027), within the income floor and ceiling
- Health = 7.19% ÷ 2 = 3.595%
- Long-term care = 0.9448% (2026) / 0.9994% (2027) of income ÷ 2
- Employment insurance = 0.9% (employee)
Results are estimates for reference only. Please confirm important decisions with the relevant authority or a professional. · Rates published as of Nov 2026