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Dismissal Notice Pay Calculator

Calculate dismissal notice pay (30 days of ordinary wages) when fired without 30 days' notice.

Official basis · some exemptions excludedBased on 2026 rulesSources: Labor Standards Act Art. 26 · Ministry of Employment & Labor

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Monthly wage is divided by 209 hours (40 h/week plus paid weekly rest) to get the hourly wage.

How many days before dismissal the worker was told. With 30 days or more, no pay is due.

Exceptions (Art. 26 proviso)

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At least 30 days of ordinary wages is the statutory minimum (Labor Standards Act Art. 26). Estimate only; circumstances vary.

What is dismissal notice pay?

An employer must give at least 30 days' notice before dismissing a worker, or else pay at least 30 days of ordinary wages (Labor Standards Act Art. 26). This also applies to dismissals for managerial reasons.

Daily ordinary wage is hourly ordinary wage times daily contracted hours; monthly pay is divided by 209 hours to get the hourly wage.

What if notice was under 30 days?

The statute requires at least 30 days of pay when notice was not given 30 days ahead. The Ministry of Employment and Labor treats any shortfall as no notice, so the rule is the full 30 days. This tool therefore computes all 30 days whenever notice is 29 days or fewer.

Estimate only. For partial-notice or other specific cases, confirm with the Ministry of Employment and Labor or a labor attorney.

FAQ

How much is dismissal notice pay?
At least 30 days of ordinary wages (Labor Standards Act Art. 26): daily ordinary wage (hourly wage times daily hours) times 30. With a 3,000,000 KRW monthly wage and 8 hours a day that is about 3.44 million KRW.
If I was told 10 days ahead, is it only 20 days of pay?
The Ministry of Employment and Labor treats any shortfall from 30 days as no notice and directs payment of 30 days. This tool follows the same rule. The effect of partial notice can be disputed, so check with your local labor office.
When is no notice pay owed?
It does not apply when the worker has been employed for under 3 months, when the business cannot continue due to a natural disaster or other unavoidable cause, or when the worker intentionally caused serious disruption or property loss (grounds set by ministerial ordinance). Tick the matching box to see the notice.
How is the hourly ordinary wage found?
Divide the monthly ordinary wage by 209 monthly contracted hours (40 h/week plus weekly rest, converted). For hourly pay, enter the hourly wage directly. If your contracted hours differ, change the daily hours.
What if the employer does not pay?
You can file a complaint with the regional labor office that covers the workplace. An employer who breaches the notice duty may face criminal penalties.

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