What can I learn by comparing two salaries?

Beyond the gross salary gap, you can see the real take-home difference, 4-insurance deduction delta, and income tax delta side by side — useful for evaluating job offers.

Why does a higher salary produce a smaller net pay increase?

Korean income tax uses a progressive rate structure. As salary rises, higher tax brackets apply, so the net pay increase percentage is lower than the gross increase. This is called the tax wedge effect.

Can I use different dependents for each salary?

The current version applies the same dependent count to both salaries. If dependents differ, use the main salary calculator for each scenario separately.

How can I use this for salary negotiations?

Enter your current salary and the offered salary to see the net pay difference. Knowing that a 2M won gross raise translates to roughly 1.4–1.6M won take-home helps you negotiate more effectively.

Is the non-taxable meal allowance included?

Yes. The standard calculation includes a non-taxable meal allowance of 200,000 won/month. If your situation differs, adjust in the salary calculator first.

2025 Salary Comparison — Take-Home Pay by Bracket

Salary bracket comparison and raise impact

Annual Salary

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Take-home by salary

Raise simulation

💡 Gross raise % ≠ net raise % due to tax brackets.

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