Key Facts: Morocco vs Taiwan Wages
- Morocco Minimum Wage
- MAD17.92/hr ($1.83 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Morocco Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- MAD6,000 /mo ($613.50 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministère de l'Inclusion Économique, de la Petite Entreprise, de l'Emploi et des Compétences (miepeec.gov.ma); 2026 SMIG/SMAG figures verified (second stage of two-stage 10% increase agreed in April 2024 social dialogue) (2026-05-04), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Morocco 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-04
The minimum wage in Morocco is 70% lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $613/mo in Morocco versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 3.0:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Morocco | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | MAD17.92 $1.83 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | MAD3,422.53 $349.95 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | — | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | MAD6,000 /mo $613.50 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | MAD5,100 /mo $521.47 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | MAD30,000 /yr $3,067.48 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Morocco is higher.
Work Week
- Morocco
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44 hrs/wk standard
Max 44 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.25x pay
Labour Code sets standard at 44 hours/week for non-agricultural sectors (2,288 hrs/year) and 48 hours/week for agriculture (2,496 hrs/year). Overtime: 25% premium for daytime hours, 50% for nighttime. On rest days/holidays: 50% daytime, 100% nighttime.
- 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 Morocco earns 233% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Morocco mandates 44 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Morocco are $81 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Morocco
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Is the minimum wage higher in Morocco or Taiwan?
In Morocco, the minimum wage is MAD17.92/hr ($1.83 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 233% 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 Morocco may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Morocco compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Morocco is MAD6,000/mo ($613.50 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Morocco earn approximately 204% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Morocco 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 Morocco.
How do work hours compare between Morocco and Taiwan?
Morocco has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Morocco work 44 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.