Key Facts: Turkey vs Taiwan Wages
- Turkey Minimum Wage
- ₺164.94/hr ($3.59 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Turkey Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- ₺25,482 /mo ($555.24 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı); 2026 figure announced by Minister Vedat Işıkhan, verified via Daily Sabah (dailysabah.com) (2026-05-04), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Turkey 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-04
The minimum wage in Turkey is 41% lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $555/mo in Turkey versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 3.4:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Turkey | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | ₺164.94 $3.59 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | ₺33,030 $719.70 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | ₺396,360 $8,636.42 | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | ₺25,482 /mo $555.24 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | ₺20,021 /mo $436.24 | 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 Turkey is higher.
Work Week
- Turkey
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45 hrs/wk standard
Max 45 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 45 hours under the Labour Act (No. 4857). Can be distributed unevenly across days of the week, but no more than 11 hours/day. Overtime is limited to 270 hours/year. Overtime premium is 50%; weekend/holiday work is at 100% premium if the worker does not get a substitute rest day.
- 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).
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Turkey earns 70% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Turkey mandates 45 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Turkey are $162 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Turkey
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Is the minimum wage higher in Turkey or Taiwan?
In Turkey, the minimum wage is ₺164.94/hr ($3.59 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 70% 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 Turkey may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Turkey compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Turkey is ₺25,482/mo ($555.24 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Turkey earn approximately 236% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Turkey 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 Turkey.
How do work hours compare between Turkey and Taiwan?
Turkey has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Turkey work 45 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.