Key Facts: Taiwan vs Spain Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Spain Minimum Wage
- €7.96/hr ($9.06 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Spain Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- €2,450 /mo ($2,788.84 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), Ministerio de Trabajo y Economía Social (2026-03-02)
Taiwan 
Spain
Updated 2026-03-02
Both high-income economies, Taiwan and Spain set comparable minimum wage floors in USD terms. Average salaries are lower in Taiwan at $1,865/mo compared to $2,789/mo in Spain.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | NT$190 $6.11 | €7.96 $9.06 |
| Minimum wage /mo | NT$28,590 $919.29 | €1,221 $1,389.87 |
| Minimum wage /yr | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 | €17,094 $19,458.17 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 | €2,450 /mo $2,788.84 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | €1,900 /mo $2,162.78 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | €22,000 /yr $25,042.69 |
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).
- Spain
-
40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Standard workweek is 40 hours (Workers' Statute, Article 34). Maximum 80 hours of overtime per year. Overtime compensation is set by collective agreement or individual contract, with a minimum of regular hourly rate or equivalent time off. EU Working Time Directive caps average weekly hours at 48.
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Taiwan earns 48% less per hour in USD terms than one in Spain.
See this comparison from Spain's perspective: Spain vs Taiwan
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Spain?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Spain, it is €7.96/hr ($9.06 USD). Spain has the higher rate by 48% 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 Spain?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to €2,450/mo ($2,788.84 USD) in Spain. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 50% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Spain is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Spain 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 Spain?
Both Taiwan and Spain 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.