Key Facts: Taiwan vs France Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- France Minimum Wage
- €12.02/hr ($13.68 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- France Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- €3,500 /mo ($3,984.06 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), French Ministry of Labour (2026-03-02)
Taiwan 
France
Updated 2026-03-02
The minimum wage in Taiwan is 55% lower than in France in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,865/mo in Taiwan versus $3,984/mo in France, a 2.1:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | France |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | NT$190 $6.11 | €12.02 $13.68 |
| Minimum wage /mo | NT$28,590 $919.29 | €1,823.03 $2,075.16 |
| Minimum wage /yr | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 | €21,876.36 $24,901.95 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 | €3,500 /mo $3,984.06 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | €2,700 /mo $3,073.42 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | €24,000 /yr $27,319.29 |
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).
- France
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35 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.25x pay
Legal workweek is 35 hours. Overtime: 25% premium for hours 36-43, 50% premium beyond 43 hours. Annual maximum 220 overtime hours unless collective agreement states otherwise.
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Taiwan earns 124% less per hour in USD terms than one in France. Standard work weeks differ: Taiwan mandates 40 hours while France mandates 35 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Taiwan are $244 vs $479 in France.
See this comparison from France's perspective: France vs Taiwan
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or France?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In France, it is €12.02/hr ($13.68 USD). France has the higher rate by 124% 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 France?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to €3,500/mo ($3,984.06 USD) in France. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 114% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and France is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in France 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 France?
Taiwan has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 35 hours in France. Workers in Taiwan work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in France 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.