Key Facts: Mexico vs Taiwan Wages
- Mexico Minimum Wage
- MX$9,583.52/mo ($553.10 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Mexico Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- MX$16,500 /mo ($952.27 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- CONASAMI (Comision Nacional de los Salarios Minimos) (2026-03-02), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Mexico 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-03-02
The minimum wage in Mexico is roughly 91 times higher than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a upper-middle-income and a high-income economy. Average salaries are lower in Mexico at $952/mo compared to $1,865/mo in Taiwan.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mexico | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | — | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /day | MX$315.04 $18.18 | — |
| Minimum wage /mo | MX$9,583.52 $553.10 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | MX$114,989.60 $6,636.44 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | MX$16,500 /mo $952.27 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | MX$14,200 /mo $819.53 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | MX$96,000 /yr $5,540.49 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Mexico is higher.
Work Week
- Mexico
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48 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 2x pay
Standard workweek is 48 hours (daytime). Night shift maximum is 42 hours, mixed shift 45 hours. First 9 hours of overtime per week at 200% rate; beyond that at 300%. A 2023 reform discussion to reduce to 40 hours is pending.
- 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).
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker moving from Taiwan to Mexico would see a 8953% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Mexico mandates 48 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Mexico are $26,549 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Mexico
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Is the minimum wage higher in Mexico or Taiwan?
In Mexico, the minimum wage is MX$9,583.52/mo ($553.10 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Mexico has the higher rate by 8953% 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 less does the average worker earn in Mexico compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Mexico is MX$16,500/mo ($952.27 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Mexico earn approximately 96% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Mexico 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 Mexico.
How do work hours compare between Mexico and Taiwan?
Mexico has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Mexico 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.