Korean Childcare Teacher Allowance — How Much Per Month?
The childcare teacher treatment improvement allowance is a monthly benefit funded by Korea's government and local authorities to reduce teacher turnover and raise childcare quality. It's paid separately from base salary, and the amount depends on the daycare type and years of service.
Public and corporate daycares generally pay a higher base amount than private or home-based daycares. A career bonus is added on top, typically accruing per year of service and capped after roughly 20 years.
This calculator combines the base allowance and career bonus based on your inputs to estimate your monthly total. Actual payouts vary by employer, local ordinance, and budget — use this as a reference only.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it's a separate monthly allowance paid alongside base pay under Korea's childcare center labor cost guidelines.
Public and corporate daycares typically pay a higher base amount than private or home-based daycares, and some local governments add extra support.