Key Facts: Kenya vs Taiwan Wages
- Kenya Minimum Wage
- KSh93/hr ($0.61 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Kenya Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- KSh50,000 /mo ($325.73 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Protection; Legal Notice No. 164 of 2024 (eff 2024-11-01) per labour.go.ke gazette PDF (2026-05-27), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Kenya 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-27
The minimum wage in Kenya is roughly 10 times lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a lower-middle-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $326/mo in Kenya versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 5.7:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Kenya | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | KSh93 $0.61 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | KSh16,113.75 $104.98 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | — | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | KSh50,000 /mo $325.73 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | KSh38,500 /mo $250.81 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | KSh180,000 /yr $1,172.64 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Kenya is higher.
Work Week
- Kenya
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52 hrs/wk standard
Max 52 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Employment Act sets maximum normal working hours at 52 per week. Most formal sector employees work 40-45 hours by contract. Overtime paid at 1.5x normal rate. Work on rest days paid at 2x. Public holidays at 2x.
- 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 in Kenya earns 908% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Kenya mandates 52 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Kenya are $32 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Kenya
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Is the minimum wage higher in Kenya or Taiwan?
In Kenya, the minimum wage is KSh93/hr ($0.61 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 908% 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 Kenya may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Kenya compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Kenya is KSh50,000/mo ($325.73 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Kenya earn approximately 473% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Kenya 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 Kenya.
How do work hours compare between Kenya and Taiwan?
Kenya has a longer standard work week at 52 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Kenya work 52 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.