Key Facts: Taiwan vs Algeria Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Algeria Minimum Wage
- DZD138.46/hr ($1.02 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Algeria Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- DZD55,000 /mo ($405.90 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), Council of Ministers / Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Sécurité Sociale — Algeria (2026-02-25)
Taiwan 
Algeria
Updated 2026-02-25
The minimum wage in Taiwan is roughly 6 times higher than in Algeria in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a high-income and a lower-middle-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,865/mo in Taiwan versus $406/mo in Algeria, a 4.6:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | NT$190 $6.11 | DZD138.46 $1.02 |
| Minimum wage /mo | NT$28,590 $919.29 | DZD24,000 $177.12 |
| Minimum wage /yr | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 | DZD288,000 $2,125.46 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 | DZD55,000 /mo $405.90 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | DZD43,000 /mo $317.34 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | DZD300,000 /yr $2,214.02 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Taiwan is higher.
Work Week
- 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).
- Algeria
-
40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Labour Law (Law 90-11) sets standard working hours at 40 per week for most sectors and 44 hours for certain sectors. Weekly rest is Friday and Saturday. Overtime paid at 150% of normal rate for first 4 hours and 200% for subsequent hours.
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker moving from Algeria to Taiwan would see a 498% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings.
See this comparison from Algeria's perspective: Algeria vs Taiwan
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Algeria?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Algeria, it is DZD138.46/hr ($1.02 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 498% 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 Algeria may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much more does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to Algeria?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to DZD55,000/mo ($405.90 USD) in Algeria. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 359% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Algeria 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 Algeria.
How do work hours compare between Taiwan and Algeria?
Both Taiwan and Algeria 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.