Korean Dictionary
How to say "Overtime Pay" in Korean
“Overtime Pay” in Korean is 초과 근무 수당 (pronounced "Chogwa geunmu sudang").
초과 근무 수당
Chogwa geunmu sudang
Usage & Context
Extra payment for working beyond regular hours. Overtime pay is regulated in Korea.
Example Sentence
초과 근무 수당을 받았어요.
I received overtime pay.
How to use 초과 근무 수당 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Overtime Pay” is 초과 근무 수당, romanized as Chogwa geunmu sudang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The phrase '초과 근무 수당' is pronounced 'Cho-gwa Geun-mu Soo-dang'. '초' sounds like 'cho' in 'chow'. '과' is like 'gwa' in 'Guam'. '근' is like 'geun' in 'gun', and '무' is like 'moo' in 'moon'. '수' is like 'soo' in 'soon', and '당' is like 'dang' in 'dang' (as in 'dang it'). The pronunciation flows smoothly with no strong stress.
More Example Sentences
Talking about extra income from working late.
야근이 많아서 초과 근무 수당이 꽤 나왔어요.
I had a lot of night shifts, so my overtime pay was quite a bit.
Complaining about unfair labor practices.
저희 회사는 초과 근무 수당을 제대로 지급하지 않아요.
My company doesn't properly pay overtime.
Explaining specific company policies or labor laws.
주말 근무는 초과 근무 수당이 두 배예요.
Weekend work pays double overtime.
Cultural Context
Long working hours are a well-known issue in South Korea, though efforts are being made to reduce them. Overtime pay (초과 근무 수당) is a crucial topic, especially for office workers (직장인, jikjangin) who often work late. While legally mandated, some companies might try to avoid paying it, leading to labor disputes. The term '야근 수당' (yageun sudang - night shift allowance) is also commonly used for overtime specifically worked at night.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
초과 근무 수당 청구
Claiming overtime pay
초과 근무 수당 미지급
Non-payment of overtime pay
초과 근무 수당 계산
Calculating overtime pay
Related Expressions
야근 수당
yageun sudang
Night shift allowance / Overtime pay for night work
특근 수당
teukgeun sudang
Special duty allowance (e.g., holiday work)
연장 근무
yeonjang geunmu
Extended work hours / Overtime work
수당
sudang
Allowance, extra pay
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