Key Facts: Germany vs Taiwan Wages
- Germany Minimum Wage
- €13.90/hr ($16.19 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Germany Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- €4,784 /mo ($5,571.21 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS), 2026 (2026-05-24), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Germany 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-24
The minimum wage in Germany is 165% higher than in Taiwan when converted to USD. Average gross salaries diverge further: $5,571/mo in Germany versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 3.0:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Germany | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | €13.90 $16.19 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | €2,408.67 $2,805.02 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | €28,904 $33,660.18 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | €4,784 /mo $5,571.21 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | €3,000 /mo $3,493.65 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | N/A/yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Germany is higher.
Work Week
- Germany
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40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Arbeitszeitgesetz limits working time to 8 hrs/day (extendable to 10 hrs if averaged over 6 months). Overtime compensation set by contract or collective agreement.
- 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 Germany would see a 165% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Germany
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Is the minimum wage higher in Germany or Taiwan?
In Germany, the minimum wage is €13.90/hr ($16.19 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Germany has the higher rate by 165% 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 Germany compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Germany is €4,784/mo ($5,571.21 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Germany earn approximately 199% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Germany and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Germany earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.
How do work hours compare between Germany and Taiwan?
Both Germany and Taiwan mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.