A light emitting device according to an embodiment comprises: a light emitting structure including a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer disposed under the first conductive semiconductor layer, and a second conductive semiconductor layer disposed under the active layer; a protective layer disposed above the light emitting structure and including a through region; a first electrode disposed in the through region and electrically connected to the first conductive semiconductor layer; an electrode pad electrically connected to the first electrode, and having a first region disposed on the first electrode and a second region disposed on the protective layer; and a second electrode electrically connected to the second conductive semiconductor layer.