Income Tax in 🇰🇷 South Korea

Tax brackets, effective rates, and net income calculations. Data from official government sources.

The Taxation Score of 49/100 reflects a moderate tax burden, with tax revenue at 28.8% of GDP and a corporate tax rate of 24%, plus a 10% VAT. Individual income tax brackets range from 6% for lower earners up to 45% for incomes exceeding 1 billion KRW, suggesting a progressive system where the median salary of $42,747 USD would fall into the 15-24% bracket after conversion. Expats should factor these rates into their financial planning.

Tax Overview

Top Rate

45.0%

VAT

10%

Capital Gains

22%

Fiscal Year

2025

Income Tax Brackets

6.0%
0 – ₩14,000,000
15.0%
14,000,000 – ₩50,000,000
24.0%
50,000,000 – ₩88,000,000
35.0%
88,000,000 – ₩150,000,000
38.0%
150,000,000 – ₩300,000,000
40.0%
300,000,000 – ₩500,000,000
42.0%
500,000,000 – ₩1,000,000,000
45.0%
1,000,000,000+

Tax at Different Salary Levels

$50,000 USD equivalent

Gross: ₩68,493,151

Net: ₩56,984,446

Effective: 16.8%

$75,000 USD equivalent

Gross: ₩102,739,726

Net: ₩80,940,795

Effective: 21.2%

$150,000 USD equivalent

Gross: ₩205,479,452

Net: ₩138,842,781

Effective: 32.4%

Social Contributions (Employee)

National Pension4.5%
National Health Insurance3.5%
Long-term Care Insurance0.5%
Employment Insurance0.9%