Taiwan United Arab Emirates

Updated 2026-05-04

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

United Arab Emirates

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

AED16,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -57% Taiwan vs United Arab Emirates

Unlike the United Arab Emirates, 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 $4,357/mo in the United Arab Emirates, a 2.3:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Taiwan and United Arab Emirates
Metric	Taiwan	United Arab Emirates	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	AED16,000 /mo $4,356.71	-57.2%
Avg. net salary /mo	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	AED16,000 /mo $4,356.71	-62.7%
Median individual income /yr	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	AED120,000 /yr $32,675.29	-46.3%

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).
United Arab Emirates: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Standard workweek is 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week (6-day week). Government sector moved to a 4.5-day week (Mon-Fri noon) in January 2022. During Ramadan, working hours are reduced by 2 hours/day. Overtime premium: 25% for normal overtime, 50% for overtime between 9pm-4am. Maximum 2 hours overtime per day. Friday is the weekly rest day (or as per contract).

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Taiwan mandates 40 hours while the United Arab Emirates mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from United Arab Emirates's perspective: United Arab Emirates vs Taiwan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Taiwan or United Arab Emirates?

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

How much less does the average worker earn in Taiwan compared to United Arab Emirates?

The average gross salary in Taiwan is NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD), compared to AED16,000/mo ($4,356.71 USD) in the United Arab Emirates. In USD terms, workers in Taiwan earn approximately 134% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Taiwan and United Arab Emirates is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in the United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates 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.