Oman Taiwan

Updated 2026-02-25

Oman

Minimum Wage

OMR1.88 /hr

$4.88 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

OMR850 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Min wage: -20% Oman vs Taiwan Avg. salary: +18% Oman vs Taiwan

Both high-income economies, Oman and Taiwan set comparable minimum wage floors in USD terms. Average salaries are higher in Oman at $2,208/mo compared to $1,865/mo in Taiwan.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Oman and Taiwan
Metric	Oman	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	OMR1.88 $4.88	NT$190 $6.11	-20.1%
Minimum wage /mo	OMR325 $844.16	NT$28,590 $919.29	-8.2%
Minimum wage /yr	OMR3,900 $10,129.87	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	-8.2%
Avg. gross salary /mo	OMR850 /mo $2,207.79	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	+18.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	OMR820 /mo $2,129.87	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	+31.2%
Median individual income /yr	OMR5,400 /yr $14,025.97	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	-20.1%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Oman is higher.

Work Week

Oman: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Law sets maximum working hours at 9 hours/day or 45 hours/week. During Ramadan, Muslim workers' hours are reduced to 6 hours/day or 30 hours/week. Overtime paid at 125% for regular days and 150% for holidays/weekends.
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)

Oman Taiwan Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Oman (USD)	Taiwan (USD)
2006	$364/hr	—
2011	$519/hr	—
2013	$844/hr	—
2020	—	$765/hr
2021	—	$772/hr
2022	—	$812/hr
2023	—	$849/hr
2024	—	$883/hr
2025	—	$919/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Oman earns 25% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Oman mandates 45 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Oman are $220 vs $244 in Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Oman or Taiwan?

In Oman, the minimum wage is OMR1.88/hr ($4.88 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 25% 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 Oman may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much more does the average worker earn in Oman compared to Taiwan?

The average gross salary in Oman is OMR850/mo ($2,207.79 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Oman earn approximately 18% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Oman and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Oman earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.

How do work hours compare between Oman and Taiwan?

Oman has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Oman work 45 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.