Key Facts: Taiwan vs Thailand Wages
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Thailand Minimum Wage
- ฿10,400/mo ($319.46 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Thailand Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- ฿15,700 /mo ($482.26 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24), Ministry of Labour / National Wage Committee (2026-05-27)
Taiwan 
Thailand
Updated 2026-05-27
The minimum wage in Taiwan is roughly 52 times lower than in Thailand in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a high-income and a upper-middle-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,865/mo in Taiwan versus $482/mo in Thailand, a 3.9:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | NT$190 $6.11 | — |
| Minimum wage /day | — | ฿400 $12.29 |
| Minimum wage /mo | NT$28,590 $919.29 | ฿10,400 $319.46 |
| Minimum wage /yr | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 | ฿124,800 $3,833.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 | ฿15,700 /mo $482.26 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 | ฿14,915 /mo $458.15 |
| Median individual income /yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 | N/A/yr |
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).
- Thailand
-
48 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Labour Protection Act sets maximum 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week for general work (42 hours for hazardous work). Overtime at 1.5x base rate. Holiday work at 1x additional. Holiday overtime at 3x. Employees cannot be forced to work more than 36 overtime hours per week.
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Taiwan earns 5129% less per hour in USD terms than one in Thailand. Standard work weeks differ: Taiwan mandates 40 hours while Thailand mandates 48 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Taiwan are $244 vs $15,334 in Thailand.
See this comparison from Thailand's perspective: Thailand vs Taiwan
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Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or Thailand?
In Taiwan, the minimum wage is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). In Thailand, it is ฿10,400/mo ($319.46 USD). Thailand has the higher rate by 5129% 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 more does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to Thailand?
The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to ฿15,700/mo ($482.26 USD) in Thailand. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 287% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and Thailand is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Taiwan earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Thailand.
How do work hours compare between Taiwan and Thailand?
Thailand has a longer standard work week at 48 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.