Key Facts: Macau vs Taiwan Wages
- Macau Minimum Wage
- MOP$35/hr ($4.34 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Macau Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- MOP$18,000 /mo ($2,233.25 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) — Macau SAR (2026-02-25), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Macau 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-02-25
Both high-income economies, Macau and Taiwan set comparable minimum wage floors in USD terms. Average salaries are higher in Macau at $2,233/mo compared to $1,865/mo in Taiwan.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Macau | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | MOP$35 $4.34 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /day | MOP$280 $34.74 | — |
| Minimum wage /mo | MOP$7,280 $903.23 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | MOP$87,360 $10,838.71 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | MOP$18,000 /mo $2,233.25 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | MOP$16,560 /mo $2,054.59 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | MOP$216,000 /yr $26,799.01 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Macau is higher.
Work Week
- Macau
-
48 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Maximum working hours are 48 hours per week (8 hours/day, 6 days/week) under the Labour Relations Law (Law No. 7/2008). Overtime is not explicitly regulated by multiplier in law but must be compensated fairly. In practice, most employers pay 1.5x for overtime. Casino workers often work in shifts. The government sector works shorter hours (typically 36 hours/week).
- 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 in Macau earns 41% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Macau mandates 48 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Macau are $208 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Macau
Compare Macau with...
Macau vs United States $ 7.25 /hr 
Macau vs China ¥ 25 /hr 
Macau vs Germany € 13.9 /hr 
Macau vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr 
Macau vs India ₹ 4,628 /mo 
Macau vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr 
Macau vs France € 12.02 /hr 
Macau vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr 
Macau vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr 
Macau vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr 
Macau vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr 
Macau vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr 
Macau vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo 
Macau vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr 
Macau vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr 
Macau vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr 
Macau vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr 
Macau vs Switzerland 
Macau vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr 
Macau vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo 
Macau vs Sweden 
Macau vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr 
Macau vs Singapore 
Macau vs Norway Frequently Asked Questions
Is the minimum wage higher in Macau or Taiwan?
In Macau, the minimum wage is MOP$35/hr ($4.34 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 41% 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 Macau may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much more does the average worker earn in Macau compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Macau is MOP$18,000/mo ($2,233.25 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Macau earn approximately 20% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Macau and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Macau earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.
How do work hours compare between Macau and Taiwan?
Macau has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Macau 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.