Key Facts: France vs Taiwan Wages
- France Minimum Wage
- €12.02/hr ($14.00 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- France Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- €3,500 /mo ($4,075.93 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- French Ministry of Labour (2026-03-02), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
France 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-03-02
The minimum wage in France is 129% higher than in Taiwan when converted to USD. Average gross salaries diverge further: $4,076/mo in France versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 2.2:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | France | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | €12.02 $14.00 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | €1,823.03 $2,123.01 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | €21,876.36 $25,476.14 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | €3,500 /mo $4,075.93 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | €2,700 /mo $3,144.29 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | €24,000 /yr $27,949.23 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means France is higher.
Work Week
- France
-
35 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.25x pay
Legal workweek is 35 hours. Overtime: 25% premium for hours 36-43, 50% premium beyond 43 hours. Annual maximum 220 overtime hours unless collective agreement states otherwise.
- 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 moving from Taiwan to France would see a 129% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: France mandates 35 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in France are $490 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs France
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Is the minimum wage higher in France or Taiwan?
In France, the minimum wage is €12.02/hr ($14.00 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). France has the higher rate by 129% 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 France compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in France is €3,500/mo ($4,075.93 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in France earn approximately 119% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between France and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in France earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.
How do work hours compare between France and Taiwan?
Taiwan has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 35 hours in France. Workers in France work 35 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in France 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.