Key Facts: Australia vs Taiwan Wages
- Australia Minimum Wage
- A$24.95/hr ($17.90 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Australia Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- A$7,833 /mo ($5,619.08 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Fair Work Commission / Fair Work Ombudsman (2026-05-27), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Australia 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-27
The minimum wage in Australia is 193% higher than in Taiwan when converted to USD. Average gross salaries diverge further: $5,619/mo in Australia versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 3.0:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Australia | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | A$24.95 $17.90 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | A$4,108 $2,946.92 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | A$49,296 $35,362.98 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | A$7,833 /mo $5,619.08 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | A$5,875 /mo $4,214.49 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | A$67,600 /yr $48,493.54 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Australia is higher.
Work Week
- Australia
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38 hrs/wk standard
Max 38 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard full-time workweek is 38 hours. Employers can request reasonable additional hours. Overtime and penalty rates vary by Modern Award.
- Taiwan
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40 hrs/wk standard
Max 40 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.34x pay
Labour Standards Act sets 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day. Two mandatory rest days per week (one fixed, one flexible). Overtime: first 2 hrs at 1.34x, next 2 hrs at 1.67x. Monthly overtime cap of 46 hours (may be extended to 54 hours with union/labour-management agreement, max 138 hrs/3 months).
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker moving from Taiwan to Australia would see a 193% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Australia mandates 38 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Australia are $680 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Australia
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Australia vs Austria Frequently Asked Questions
Is the minimum wage higher in Australia or Taiwan?
In Australia, the minimum wage is A$24.95/hr ($17.90 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Australia has the higher rate by 193% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Taiwan may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much more does the average worker earn in Australia compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Australia is A$7,833/mo ($5,619.08 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Australia earn approximately 201% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Australia and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Australia earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.
How do work hours compare between Australia and Taiwan?
Taiwan has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 38 hours in Australia. Workers in Australia work 38 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Australia working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.