Median Income
Median Income — runs in your browser. Inputs are not stored.
2026 standard median income (Ministry of Health and Welfare notified amounts · for reference)
Enter values, then press Calculate.
※ 2026 notified standard median income. Eligibility also depends on assets, support duty, and other rules, so this figure alone does not decide benefits.
How to use
- Choose household size from 1 to 7 people. The default is 4. 2026 notified amounts are fixed per size.
- Enter median-income ratio (%). Default 100 is standard median income itself; 50 is half; 180 is 1.8×.
- Optionally enter our household monthly income (KRW) and a comparison field shows what % it is versus the 100% baseline. Leave it empty and no comparison is shown.
- Click Calculate to see 100% standard median income, the amount at the entered ratio, and livelihood-benefit eligibility (32%).
- Reset returns to 4 people, 100%, and an empty monthly-income field. Assets and support duty are not reviewed on this screen.
Key concepts
The median income 100% calculator is searched for 2026 standard median income, household-size median income, and livelihood benefit 32%. Standard median income (Korea) is the midpoint of national household income notified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, used as an eligibility baseline for Basic Livelihood Security, national scholarships, and other welfare programs. This tool’s 100% amounts are the 2026 notice (4-person 6,494,738 KRW, 1-person 2,564,238 KRW). Use this table when you want to switch household size and see 50% of standard median income, 180% of median income, or the livelihood-benefit line.
The amount at the entered ratio is 100% amount × (ratio ÷ 100), and the livelihood-benefit eligibility field shows 32% of the same household-size 100%. Whether you actually receive benefits depends on recognized income, assets, and support rules, so this number alone does not decide it. National scholarships, housing benefits, and other programs use different ratios, so put the % from the notice into the ratio field as-is. Results are for reference and may differ from notices and program guides.
Example
A 4-person household at 100% has 100% standard median income 6,494,738 KRW, the same 6,494,738 KRW at the entered ratio, and livelihood-benefit eligibility (32%) 2,078,316 KRW. Change the ratio only to 50% and the amount is 3,247,369 KRW. Enter 4 million KRW as our household monthly income and it compares at about 61.6% of 4-person 100%. 1-person 100% is 2,564,238 KRW. 2-person 100% is 4,199,292 KRW. Clicking Calculate with the screen defaults should match the figures above. Change a field and click again and it recalculates with the same rules. Actual filing, payout, and contracts must follow notices and agreements first. These numbers are for reference.
Related: Net salary · Four major social insurances (Korea) · Hourly to monthly wage
Frequently asked questions
What does median income 100% mean?
It is standard median income itself for that household size. 50% is half of that; 180% is 1.8×. For reference.
Is livelihood benefit 32% confirmed in the median-income calculator?
It shows for reference the 2026 livelihood-benefit eligibility line guided as 32% of standard median income. Actual benefits also depend on assets and support rules. For reference.
Do I include severance and interest in the comparison income?
Recognized-income scope differs by program. This field is for simple comparison. For reference.
Is 7-person household standard median income included?
The 2026 7-person notified amount 9,515,150 KRW is included. You can choose 1–7 people. For reference.
Can the median-income calculator confirm benefit eligibility?
No. You need counseling via Bokjiro or a community center. For reference.
Are median-income inputs sent to a server?
No. Only multiplication runs in the browser. Monthly income is not sent or stored.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-04