Taiwan Sweden

Updated 2026-02-24

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Sweden

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

kr40,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -57% Taiwan vs Sweden

Unlike Sweden, 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 $4,318/mo in Sweden, a 2.3:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Taiwan and Sweden
Metric	Taiwan	Sweden	Diff
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	kr40,000 /mo $4,317.74	-56.8%
Avg. net salary /mo	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	kr30,000 /mo $3,238.31	-49.9%
Median individual income /yr	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	kr367,000 /yr $39,615.29	-55.7%

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).
Sweden: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Working Hours Act / Arbetstidslagen). Maximum overtime is 48 hours over 4 weeks or 200 hours per calendar year. Overtime compensation is determined by collective agreements, not statute. Many agreements provide overtime at 150-200% of normal pay. EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.

See this comparison from Sweden's perspective: Sweden vs Taiwan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Sweden?

In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Sweden, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much less does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to Sweden?

The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to kr40,000/mo ($4,317.74 USD) in Sweden. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 132% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Sweden is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Sweden 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 Sweden?

Both Taiwan and Sweden 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.