United Arab Emirates Taiwan

Updated 2026-05-04

United Arab Emirates

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

AED16,000 /mo

Taiwan

Minimum Wage

NT$190 /hr

$6.11 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NT$58,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +134% United Arab Emirates vs Taiwan

The United Arab Emirates has no statutory minimum wage, while Taiwan sets a floor of $6/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $4,357/mo in the United Arab Emirates versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 2.3:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between United Arab Emirates and Taiwan
Metric	United Arab Emirates	Taiwan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	None	NT$190 $6.11	—
Minimum wage /mo	None	NT$28,590 $919.29	—
Minimum wage /yr	None	NT$343,080 $11,031.51	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	AED16,000 /mo $4,356.71	NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95	+133.6%
Avg. net salary /mo	AED16,000 /mo $4,356.71	NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79	+168.3%
Median individual income /yr	AED120,000 /yr $32,675.29	NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27	+86.1%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means United Arab Emirates is higher.

Work Week

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).
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).

What This Means for Workers

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

The average gross salary in the United Arab Emirates is AED16,000/mo ($4,356.71 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in the United Arab Emirates earn approximately 134% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between United Arab Emirates and Taiwan 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 United Arab Emirates and Taiwan?

United Arab Emirates has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in the United Arab Emirates 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.