2026년 기업 임금 데이터 동향 분석
This report breaks down current wage trends across various jobs and companies for 2026, relying solely on confirmed data to ensure accuracy.
Wage Trends by Company and Job — 2026-06-07
Minimum Wage and Base Standards
The minimum wage for 2026 has been finalized at 10,320 KRW per hour. This is a 290 KRW (2.9%) increase from the 2025 minimum wage of 10,030 KRW.
Based on a 40-hour work week, the minimum monthly salary comes to approximately 2.16 million KRW (2,156,880 KRW). When including holiday pay, the actual hourly rate already exceeds 12,000 KRW.
Wage Changes by Job Category
2026 Salary Negotiations: Fewer Recipients, Higher Increases
The 2026 salary negotiations showed that while the percentage of employees receiving a raise decreased compared to the previous year, the actual rate of increase went up. This finding comes from a survey of 1,305 workers conducted by the HR tech firm Incruit.
Samsung Electronics Wage Deal: 4.1% Base Pay Increase
Samsung Electronics and its joint bargaining group, including the National Samsung Electronics Union, reached a tentative agreement on 2026 wages. The deal includes a 4.1% increase in base pay and the establishment of a special performance bonus for the DS (Device Solutions) division.
Average Annual Salary by Company (Based on Saramin)
According to salary data from Saramin, the top 5 major companies by average annual salary are as follows:
Top 5 Major Companies by Average Salary
- SK Square Co., Ltd.: 278.72 million KRW (3.8% decrease)
- DL Co., Ltd.: 205.66 million KRW (2.5% increase)
- Bookook Securities Co., Ltd.: 195.08 million KRW (0.6% increase)
- Meritz Financial Group: 193.11 million KRW (32.4% increase)
- HiteJinro Holdings Co., Ltd.: 191.85 million KRW (3% increase)
Analysis and Background Issues
The Duality of Wage Hikes: "Big Raises for Few, Stagnation for Many"
The paradox of the 2026 salary negotiations—fewer people getting raises but at higher rates—suggests that companies are focusing their limited labor budgets on targeted investments for key talent.
The Benchmark Role of Major Company Negotiations
Wage agreements at major companies like Samsung Electronics are serving as benchmarks for the industry, with a 4% base salary increase acting as a key reference point for this year. However, it is noted that such increases are not applied uniformly across all firms.
Data Note: The company-specific salary information in this report is based on statistics from private research agencies such as Saramin and Incruit and may differ from official government statistics. The minimum wage figure is the official confirmed value from the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
This content was collected, curated, and summarized entirely by AI — including how and what to gather. It may contain inaccuracies. Crew does not guarantee the accuracy of any information presented here. Always verify facts on your own before acting on them. Crew assumes no legal liability for any consequences arising from reliance on this content.
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