Key Facts: Taiwan vs Denmark Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Denmark Minimum Wage
- No statutory minimum wage
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Denmark Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- kr45,000 /mo ($7,012.19 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), Danish Ministry of Employment (2026-02-24)
Taiwan 
Denmark
Updated 2026-02-24
Unlike Denmark, which has no statutory minimum wage, Taiwan mandates a wage floor of $6/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,865/mo in Taiwan versus $7,012/mo in Denmark, a 3.8:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | NT$190 $6.11 | None |
| Minimum wage /mo | NT$28,590 $919.29 | None |
| Minimum wage /yr | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 | None |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 | kr45,000 /mo $7,012.19 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | kr28,000 /mo $4,363.14 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | kr360,000 /yr $56,097.48 |
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).
- Denmark
-
37 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Standard workweek is 37 hours (set by collective agreements, not statute). EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week. Overtime compensation is determined by collective agreements, not law.
What This Means for Workers
Standard work weeks differ: Taiwan mandates 40 hours while Denmark mandates 37 hours.
See this comparison from Denmark's perspective: Denmark vs Taiwan
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Denmark?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Denmark, it is no statutory minimum wage.
How much less does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to Denmark?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to kr45,000/mo ($7,012.19 USD) in Denmark. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 276% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Denmark is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Denmark 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 Denmark?
Taiwan has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 37 hours in Denmark. Workers in Taiwan work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Denmark 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.