Korean Military Pay Calculator
Last updated: 2026-06-25
As of 2025, conscript monthly pay (base salary) is ₩750,000 for Private, ₩900,000 for PFC, ₩1,200,000 for Corporal, and ₩1,500,000 for Sergeant.
Pick a rank and year to calculate that monthly salary and the total pay over an 18-month service at once.
Select rank and year
Sergeant pay (2025)
0 KRW
| Rank | Monthly pay |
|---|---|
| Private | |
| Private First Class | |
| Corporal | |
| Sergeant | |
| Total pay over 18 months (estimate) |
Conscript pay is tax-exempt, and the figures shown are base pay for reference. The total is an estimate assuming standard promotions (Private 2, PFC 6, Corporal 6, Sergeant 4 months).
How to use
- Select year — choose the pay reference year (e.g. 2025).
- Select rank — choose Private, PFC, Corporal, or Sergeant.
- View results — press Calculate to see that rank's monthly salary, the pay table by rank, and total pay over an 18-month service.
2025 conscript pay table and pay structure
Conscript pay (base salary) is paid as a fixed amount by rank, and active-duty conscript pay is tax-exempt, so no income tax or social insurance is withheld. That means the listed pay is close to take-home. Below is the pay table by rank and year.
| Rank | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | 600,000 KRW | 640,000 KRW | 750,000 KRW |
| Private First Class | 680,000 KRW | 800,000 KRW | 900,000 KRW |
| Corporal | 800,000 KRW | 1,000,000 KRW | 1,200,000 KRW |
| Sergeant | 1,000,000 KRW | 1,250,000 KRW | 1,500,000 KRW |
Add the Soldier Tomorrow savings government match (up to ₩550,000/month at 1:1 in 2025) and the effective accumulation far exceeds the pay alone. Check the savings maturity in the Soldier Tomorrow Savings Calculator. For an overview of service, see the Military Service Guide.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the 2025 Sergeant salary?
As of 2025, the Sergeant monthly salary (base pay) is ₩1,500,000. Corporal is ₩1,200,000, PFC ₩900,000, and Private ₩750,000. Adding the Soldier Tomorrow savings government match (1:1, up to ₩550,000/month in 2025) makes the effective amount even larger.
Is military pay taxed?
Active-duty conscript pay is tax-exempt, with no income tax or social insurance withheld, so the listed pay is close to take-home. Meals and clothing are provided separately in kind and are not included in this calculator.
How is total pay over the service period calculated?
This calculator assumes an 18-month Army service with 2 months as Private, 6 as PFC, 6 as Corporal, and 4 as Sergeant, summing each rank's pay into an estimate. The real total varies with actual promotion timing and service length.
Does conscript pay rise every year?
Conscript pay has risen each year under government policy. This calculator keeps yearly pay tables as editable constants, so a new table can be added by editing the constants. Confirm exact amounts with the Ministry of National Defense.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25