Key Facts: Taiwan vs Singapore Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Singapore Minimum Wage
- No statutory minimum wage
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Singapore Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- S$5,800 /mo ($4,539.05 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), Ministry of Manpower (MOM) (2026-06-01)
Taiwan 
Singapore
Updated 2026-06-01
Unlike Singapore, 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 $4,539/mo in Singapore, a 2.4:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | S$5,800 /mo $4,539.05 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | S$4,930 /mo $3,858.19 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | S$66,000 /yr $51,651.28 |
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).
- Singapore
-
44 hrs/wk standard
Max 44 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Employment Act caps at 44 hours/week (8 hrs/day for 5-day week, or 9 hrs/day for fewer days). Overtime pay at 1.5x hourly basic rate, applies to non-workmen earning up to SGD 2,600/mo and workmen earning up to SGD 4,500/mo. Maximum overtime: 72 hours/month.
What This Means for Workers
Standard work weeks differ: Taiwan mandates 40 hours while Singapore mandates 44 hours.
See this comparison from Singapore's perspective: Singapore vs Taiwan
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Singapore?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Singapore, it is no statutory minimum wage.
How much less does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to Singapore?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to S$5,800/mo ($4,539.05 USD) in Singapore. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 143% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Singapore is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Singapore 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 Singapore?
Singapore has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Taiwan work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Taiwan 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.