Key Facts: Taiwan vs Australia Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Australia Minimum Wage
- A$24.95/hr ($17.19 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Australia Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- A$7,833 /mo ($5,397.97 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), Australia Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2026 (decided 2026-06-02), verified 2026-06-08 (2026-06-08)
Taiwan 
Australia
Updated 2026-06-08
The minimum wage in Taiwan is 64% lower than in Australia in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,865/mo in Taiwan versus $5,398/mo in Australia, a 2.9:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | NT$190 $6.11 | A$24.95 $17.19 |
| Minimum wage /mo | NT$28,590 $919.29 | A$4,108 $2,830.96 |
| Minimum wage /yr | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 | A$49,296 $33,971.47 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 | A$7,833 /mo $5,397.97 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | A$5,875 /mo $4,048.65 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | A$67,600 /yr $46,585.35 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Taiwan is higher.
Work Week
- 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).
- Australia
-
38 hrs/wk standard
Max 38 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard full-time workweek is 38 hours. Employers can request reasonable additional hours. Overtime and penalty rates vary by Modern Award.
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Taiwan earns 181% less per hour in USD terms than one in Australia. Standard work weeks differ: Taiwan mandates 40 hours while Australia mandates 38 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Taiwan are $244 vs $653 in Australia.
See this comparison from Australia's perspective: Australia vs Taiwan
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Australia?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Australia, it is A$24.95/hr ($17.19 USD). Australia has the higher rate by 181% 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 less does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to Australia?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to A$7,833/mo ($5,397.97 USD) in Australia. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 189% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Australia is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Australia earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Taiwan.
How do work hours compare between Taiwan and Australia?
Taiwan has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 38 hours in Australia. Workers in Taiwan work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Australia 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.