Iraq Taiwan

Updated 2026-02-25

Iraq

Minimum Wage

ع.د1,823 /hr

$1.40 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

ع.د700,000 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Min wage: -77% Iraq vs Taiwan Avg. salary: -71% Iraq vs Taiwan

The minimum wage in Iraq is 77% lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $536/mo in Iraq versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 3.5:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Iraq and Taiwan
Metric	Iraq	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	ع.د1,823 $1.40	NT$190 $6.11	-77.1%
Minimum wage /day	ع.د14,583 $11.17	—	—
Minimum wage /mo	ع.د350,000 $268.20	NT$28,590 $919.29	-70.8%
Minimum wage /yr	ع.د4,200,000 $3,218.39	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	-70.8%
Avg. gross salary /mo	ع.د700,000 /mo $536.40	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	-71.2%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	—
Median individual income /yr	ع.د3,360,000 /yr $2,574.71	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	-85.3%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Iraq is higher.

Work Week

Iraq: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Law No. 37 of 2015 sets maximum ordinary working hours at 8 per day / 48 per week. Friday is the weekly rest day. Overtime is compensated at 150% of normal hourly rate. Work on official holidays is paid at 200%. Ramadan working hours are reduced. Public sector employees typically work ~40 hours/week in practice.
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)

Iraq Taiwan Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Iraq (USD)	Taiwan (USD)
2015	$268/hr	—
2020	$268/hr	$765/hr
2021	—	$772/hr
2022	$268/hr	$812/hr
2023	—	$849/hr
2024	$268/hr	$883/hr
2025	—	$919/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Iraq earns 337% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Iraq mandates 48 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Iraq are $67 vs $244 in Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Iraq or Taiwan?

In Iraq, the minimum wage is ع.د1,823/hr ($1.40 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 337% 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 Iraq may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Iraq compared to Taiwan?

The average gross salary in Iraq is ع.د700,000/mo ($536.40 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Iraq earn approximately 248% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Iraq 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 Iraq.

How do work hours compare between Iraq and Taiwan?

Iraq has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Iraq work 48 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.