Key Facts: Vietnam vs Taiwan Wages
- Vietnam Minimum Wage
- ₫25,500/hr ($1.00 USD)
- Taiwan Minimum Wage
- NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD)
- Vietnam Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- ₫8,000,000 /mo ($314.96 USD)
- Taiwan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- NT$58,000 /mo ($1,864.95 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA); 2026 regional rates per Nghị định 293/2025/NĐ-CP (eff 2026-01-01) (2026-05-27), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Republic of China (Taiwan) (2026-02-24)
Vietnam 
Taiwan
Updated 2026-05-27
The minimum wage in Vietnam is roughly 6 times lower than in Taiwan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a lower-middle-income and a high-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $315/mo in Vietnam versus $1,865/mo in Taiwan, a 5.9:1 ratio.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Vietnam | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | ₫25,500 $1.00 | NT$190 $6.11 |
| Minimum wage /mo | ₫5,310,000 $209.06 | NT$28,590 $919.29 |
| Minimum wage /yr | — | NT$343,080 $11,031.51 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | ₫8,000,000 /mo $314.96 | NT$58,000 /mo $1,864.95 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | ₫7,200,000 /mo $283.46 | NT$50,500 /mo $1,623.79 |
| Median individual income /yr | ₫48,000,000 /yr $1,889.76 | NT$546,000 /yr $17,556.27 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Vietnam is higher.
Work Week
- Vietnam
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48 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Labour Code 2019 sets standard at 48 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 6 days). Many office/white-collar workers work 40 hrs/week. Overtime capped at 40 hrs/month and 200 hrs/year (300 hrs in special cases). Overtime rates: 150% weekdays, 200% weekends, 300% holidays.
- 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).
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Vietnam earns 509% less per hour in USD terms than one in Taiwan. Standard work weeks differ: Vietnam mandates 48 hours while Taiwan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Vietnam are $48 vs $244 in Taiwan.
See this comparison from Taiwan's perspective: Taiwan vs Vietnam
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Is the minimum wage higher in Vietnam or Taiwan?
In Vietnam, the minimum wage is ₫25,500/hr ($1.00 USD). In Taiwan, it is NT$190/hr ($6.11 USD). Taiwan has the higher rate by 509% 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 Vietnam may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much less does the average worker earn in Vietnam compared to Taiwan?
The average gross salary in Vietnam is ₫8,000,000/mo ($314.96 USD), compared to NT$58,000/mo ($1,864.95 USD) in Taiwan. In USD terms, workers in Vietnam earn approximately 492% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Vietnam 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 Vietnam.
How do work hours compare between Vietnam and Taiwan?
Vietnam has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Taiwan. Workers in Vietnam 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.