Key Facts: Chile vs Taiwan Wages
- Chile Minimum Wage
- CLP2,994/hr ($3.26 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Chile Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- CLP750,000 /mo ($816.99 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Dirección del Trabajo / Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión Social; 2026 rate per Ley 21.751 (eff 2026-01-01) (2026-05-27), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Chile 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-27
The minimum wage in Chile is 47% lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $817/mo in Chile versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 2.3:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Chile | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | CLP2,994 $3.26 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | CLP539,000 $587.15 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | CLP7,007,000 $7,632.90 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | CLP750,000 /mo $816.99 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | CLP622,500 /mo $678.10 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | CLP6,000,000 /yr $6,535.95 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Chile is higher.
Work Week
- Chile
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43 hrs/wk standard
Max 43 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Ley de 40 horas (Ley 21.561) is reducing the workweek in steps: 45h → 44h (April 2024) → 43h (April 2026) → 40h (April 2028). As of April 26, 2026 the standard is 43h. Final reduction to 40h takes effect April 2028. Overtime paid at 50% premium, maximum 2 hours/day. Distributed across 5 or 6 working days.
- Taiwan
-
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 in Chile earns 87% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Chile mandates 43 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Chile are $140 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Chile
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Is the minimum wage higher in Chile or Taiwan?
In Chile, the minimum wage is CLP2,994/hr ($3.26 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 87% 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 Chile may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Chile compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Chile is CLP750,000/mo ($816.99 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Chile earn approximately 128% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Chile and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Taiwan earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Chile.
How do work hours compare between Chile and Taiwan?
Chile has a longer standard work week at 43 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Chile work 43 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Taiwan 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.