Key Facts: Spain vs Taiwan Wages
- Spain Minimum Wage
- €7.96/hr ($9.27 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Spain Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- €2,450 /mo ($2,853.15 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministerio de Trabajo y Economía Social (2026-03-02), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Spain 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-03-02
The minimum wage in Spain is 52% higher than in Taiwan when converted to USD. Average salaries are higher in Spain at $2,853/mo compared to $1,865/mo in Taiwan.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Spain | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | €7.96 $9.27 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | €1,221 $1,421.92 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | €17,094 $19,906.84 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | €2,450 /mo $2,853.15 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | €1,900 /mo $2,212.65 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | €22,000 /yr $25,620.12 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Spain is higher.
Work Week
- Spain
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40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Standard workweek is 40 hours (Workers' Statute, Article 34). Maximum 80 hours of overtime per year. Overtime compensation is set by collective agreement or individual contract, with a minimum of regular hourly rate or equivalent time off. EU Working Time Directive caps average weekly hours at 48.
- 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 moving from Taiwan to Spain would see a 52% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Spain
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Is the minimum wage higher in Spain or Taiwan?
In Spain, the minimum wage is €7.96/hr ($9.27 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Spain has the higher rate by 52% 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 more does the average worker earn in Spain compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Spain is €2,450/mo ($2,853.15 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Spain earn approximately 53% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Spain and Taiwan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Spain earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.
How do work hours compare between Spain and Taiwan?
Both Spain and Taiwan mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.