Key Facts: Taiwan Wages
- Country
- Taiwan (TWN)
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
- Minimum Wage
- NT$190 /hr ($6.11 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- NT$696,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- NT$546,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan)
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-24
Taiwan — Average Salary & Wages
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Taiwan is
NT$696,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than NT$546,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Taiwan is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is NT$58,000 ($1,864.95 USD). The median monthly income is NT$45,500 ($1,463.02 USD).
DGBAS 2024 median annual pay. The median is below the mean because the high-earning tech sector pulls averages up.
Average regular monthly earnings for non-agricultural sector employees. Including bonuses and overtime, total monthly compensation averages ~TWD 70,000+. Semiconductor and tech sectors significantly above average.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2020, the minimum wage has grown +20% in nominal terms.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Taiwan earns NT$32,933/mo. That is 57% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- NT$32,933 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 57% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $1,058.94/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +20% since 2020
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- NT$190
- Monthly
- NT$28,590
- Annual
- NT$343,080Based on 12 monthly payments. Many employers pay 13th or 14th month bonuses but this is not legally required.
Basic Wage (基本工資) set by the Basic Wage Review Committee under the Ministry of Labor. Both monthly and hourly rates are legally binding. The monthly rate applies to full-time workers; the hourly rate applies to part-time workers. Increased from TWD 27,470/mo and TWD 183/hr (2024). Taiwan has seen consecutive annual increases for 9+ years.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 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).
How Taiwan Compares
| Metric | Taiwan | Asia Avg. | Asia Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $6.11/hr | $2.61/hr | $11.89/hr (Israel) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $1,864.95/mo | $1,185.31/mo | $4,472.55/mo (Singapore) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Sint Maarten | $6.11 |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.15 |
| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | $6.06 |
| Portugal | $6.04 |
| Greece | $6.04 |
| Taiwan | $6.11 |
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Bhutan Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Taiwan?
The minimum wage in Taiwan is NT$190/hr (approximately $6.11 USD), effective since 2025-01-01. Basic Wage (基本工資) set by the Basic Wage Review Committee under the Ministry of Labor. Both monthly and hourly rates are legally binding. The monthly rate applies to full-time workers; the hourly rate applies to part-time workers. Increased from TWD 27,470/mo and TWD 183/hr (2024). Taiwan has seen consecutive annual increases for 9+ years.
What is the average salary in Taiwan?
The average gross monthly salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000 (approximately $1,864.95 USD). Average regular monthly earnings for non-agricultural sector employees. Including bonuses and overtime, total monthly compensation averages ~TWD 70,000+. Semiconductor and tech sectors significantly above average. Source: Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Taiwan?
The standard work week in Taiwan is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 40 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.34x the normal rate. 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).
How has the minimum wage in Taiwan changed over time?
The minimum wage in Taiwan has changed as follows: NT$23,800 in 2020, NT$24,000 in 2021, NT$25,250 in 2022, NT$26,400 in 2023, NT$27,470 in 2024, NT$28,590 in 2025. This represents 6 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Taiwan in USD?
The minimum wage in Taiwan converts to approximately $6.11/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Taiwan in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Taiwan is approximately $1,864.95 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Taiwan's minimum wage compare to the Asia average?
Taiwan's minimum wage ranks #5 out of 34 countries with statutory minimum wages in Asia, placing it above the median for Asia.
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