Key Facts: Norway vs Taiwan Wages
- Norway Minimum Wage
- No statutory minimum wage
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Norway Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- kr55,150 /mo ($5,549.35 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) (2026-05-28), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Norway 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-28
Norway has no statutory minimum wage, while Taiwan sets a floor of $6/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $5,549/mo in Norway versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 3.0:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Norway | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | kr55,150 /mo $5,549.35 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | kr38,600 /mo $3,884.04 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | kr570,000 /yr $57,355.03 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Norway is higher.
Work Week
- Norway
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37.5 hrs/wk standard
Max 40 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.4x pay
The Working Environment Act sets a maximum of 40 hours/week, but most collective agreements specify 37.5 hours. Overtime premium minimum 40% by law. Maximum overtime: 10 hrs/week, 25 hrs over 4 consecutive weeks, 200 hrs/year. Night and Sunday work requires additional premiums by agreement.
- 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).
What This Means for Workers
Standard work weeks differ: Norway mandates 37.5 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Norway
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Is the minimum wage higher in Norway or Taiwan?
In Norway, 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 Norway compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Norway is kr55,150/mo ($5,549.35 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Norway earn approximately 198% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Norway and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Norway earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.
How do work hours compare between Norway and Taiwan?
Taiwan has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 37.5 hours in Norway. Workers in Norway work 37.5 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Norway 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.