Italy Taiwan

Updated 2026-02-24

Italy

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€2,600 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +62% Italy vs Taiwan

Italy has no statutory minimum wage, while Taiwan sets a floor of $6/hr. Average salaries are higher in Italy at $3,028/mo compared to $1,865/mo in Taiwan.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Italy and Taiwan
Metric	Italy	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	None	NT$190 $6.11	—
Minimum wage /mo	None	NT$28,590 $919.29	—
Minimum wage /yr	None	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	€2,600 /mo $3,027.83	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	+62.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	€1,850 /mo $2,154.42	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	+32.7%
Median individual income /yr	€22,500 /yr $26,202.40	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	+49.2%

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

Work Week

Italy: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Legislative Decree 66/2003). Maximum average weekly hours including overtime is 48 hours over a 4-month reference period, per EU Working Time Directive. Overtime compensation is regulated by collective agreements, typically 15-30% surcharge depending on hours and sector.
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).

See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Italy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Italy or Taiwan?

In Italy, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD).

How much more does the average worker earn in Italy compared to Taiwan?

The average gross salary in Italy is €2,600/mo ($3,027.83 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Italy earn approximately 62% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Italy and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Italy earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.

How do work hours compare between Italy and Taiwan?

Both Italy 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.