Key Facts: Thailand vs Taiwan Wages
- Thailand Minimum Wage
- ฿10,400/mo ($319.46 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Thailand Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- ฿15,700 /mo ($482.26 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labour / National Wage Committee (2026-05-27), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Thailand 
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Updated 2026-05-27
The minimum wage in Thailand is roughly 52 times higher than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a upper-middle-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $482/mo in Thailand versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 3.9:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Thailand | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | — | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /day | ฿400 $12.29 | — |
| Minimum wage /mo | ฿10,400 $319.46 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | ฿124,800 $3,833.51 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | ฿15,700 /mo $482.26 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | ฿14,915 /mo $458.15 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | N/A/yr | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Thailand is higher.
Work Week
- Thailand
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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.
- Taiwan
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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).
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker moving from Taiwan to Thailand would see a 5129% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Thailand mandates 48 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Thailand are $15,334 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Thailand
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Is the minimum wage higher in Thailand or Taiwan?
In Thailand, the minimum wage is ฿10,400/mo ($319.46 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 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 less does the average worker earn in Thailand compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Thailand is ฿15,700/mo ($482.26 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Thailand earn approximately 287% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Thailand and Taiwan 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 Thailand and Taiwan?
Thailand has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Thailand work 48 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.