Key Facts: Taiwan vs Italy Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Italy Minimum Wage
- No statutory minimum wage
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Italy Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- €2,600 /mo ($2,959.59 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), Ministry of Labour and Social Policies (Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali) (2026-02-24)
Taiwan 
Italy
Updated 2026-02-24
Unlike Italy, which has no statutory minimum wage, Taiwan mandates a wage floor of $6/hr. Average salaries are lower in Taiwan at $1,865/mo compared to $2,960/mo in Italy.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | €2,600 /mo $2,959.59 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | €1,850 /mo $2,105.86 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | €22,500 /yr $25,611.84 |
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).
- Italy
-
40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Standard workweek is 40 hours (Legislative Decree 66/2003). Maximum average weekly hours including overtime is 48 hours over a 4-month reference period, per EU Working Time Directive. Overtime compensation is regulated by collective agreements, typically 15-30% surcharge depending on hours and sector.
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Italy?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Italy, it is no statutory minimum wage.
How much less does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to Italy?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to €2,600/mo ($2,959.59 USD) in Italy. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 59% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Italy is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Italy 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 Italy?
Both Taiwan and Italy 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.