How the Average Salary in Taiwan Varies by City and Role
Learn the average salary in Taiwan, including average income by city and minimum wage. Find out how to handle Taiwan payroll as an employer.
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If your company is expanding into Taiwan, understanding local salary levels can help you set competitive offers and plan for employment costs.
While the average salary in Taiwan offers a useful starting point, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Compensation varies by city, industry, profession, and experience level.
For current figures, reference this breakdown of average and median salaries across Taiwan, including variances by city and role. It also includes the minimum wage, statutory contributions, and payroll considerations you should account for when budgeting for a hire in Taiwan.
Average salary and minimum wage in Taiwan
Among full-time employees with Taiwan nationality, the average monthly earnings in New Taiwan Dollars (NT) was NT$50,643 in 2025, according to Taiwan’s Directorate-General of Budget Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS). The annual average was NT$806,448 per year.
Median regular salary can be a more useful benchmark because it marks the midpoint of the workforce, better representing what a typical employee earns. With that in mind, the median regular salary in 2025 was NT$39,890, about 21% below the national average. These are figures according to the DGBAS 2025 earnings statistics and Taiwan Ministry of Labor. U.S. dollar equivalents were calculated using an exchange rate of NT$31.8 = US$1.
| Earnings benchmark | Value in NT | Value in USD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Average monthly regular earnings | $50,643 | $1,593 |
| Average annual total earnings | $806,448 | $25,360 |
| Median monthly regular earnings | $39,890 | $1,254 |
| 2026 monthly min. wage | $29,500 | $928 |
| 2026 hourly min. wage | $196 | $6.16 |
The national minimum wage in Taiwan is set each year by the Ministry of Labor (MOL)’s Minimum Wage Review Committee. As of Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Taiwan is NT$29,500 per month and NT$196 per hour. On Sept. 24, 2026, the committee approved an increase to NT$30,900 per month and NT$205 per hour, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027, pending executive approval. The Taiwan minimum wage applies nationally, but it’s not a competitive benchmark for most professional roles.
Base salary is only part of the employment cost within a compensation package for Taiwan employees. Employers may also fund labor and employment insurance, National Health Insurance (NHI), the Labor Pension and occupational accident insurance. You can combine the labor insurance sharing ratio, NHI calculation, and minimum 6% employer pension contribution to calculate what you expect to spend for a hire.
How salary in Taiwan varies by city
Where you plan to hire in Taiwan can significantly affect a salary benchmark. The table below converts DGBAS’s 2024 average annual total earnings for full-time employees with Taiwan nationality into monthly equivalents by dividing each figure by 12. These values include additional earnings such as bonuses and overtime so you shouldn’t compare them directly with regular monthly pay.
| City | Average monthly total earnings equivalent, NT | Value in USD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Hsinchu City | $108,167 | $3,401 |
| Taipei City | $78,917 | $2,482 |
| Kaohsiung City | $57,250 | $1,800 |
| Taichung City | $56,083 | $1,764 |
Hsinchu City tops the list with Hsinchu Science Park, home to TSMC, MediaTek, and hundreds of chip design and supply chain firms competing for the same talent.
Taipei also commands a premium as the economic center of Taiwan with corporate headquarters, financial services, professional services, and technology employers. Taichung and Kaohsiung can offer lower benchmarks, but employers still need to price each role against its local talent supply and the cost of living in Taiwan. A salary that appears competitive against the national average may fall short for a specialized hire in Hsinchu or Taipei.
How salary in Taiwan varies by role and industry
It’s helpful to make comparisons by position, experience level, and company type before making an offer. Here are typical monthly pay ranges for different positions, taken from the 2026 Adecco Taiwan salary guide and the 2025 Morgan Philips Taiwan salary guide:
- HR administrator. Those with less than one year of experience make around NT$32,000 to NT$40,000.
- Financial analyst. Employees with three to six years of experience make about NT$60,000 to NT$130,000.
- Finance manager. People with 10 or more years of experience make roughly NT$85,000 to NT$200,000.
- Front-end software engineer. Those with three or more years of experience make approximately NT$83,000 to NT$133,000.
- Software engineering. Managers or directors with five or more years of experience make approximately NT$167,000 to NT$292,000.
Information and communication technology and financial services tend to pay above the national average for specialized talent. The MOL’s occupational salary survey reported average regular monthly pay of NT$75,000 for finance and insurance professionals and NT$78,000 for professionals in healthcare and social work in 2024.
These above average rates reflect technical specialization, regulated responsibilities, and competition for scarce skills. Company size, language skills, management scope, and exposure to international markets can also change the benchmark.
Employers should also define what the stated salary includes. Year-end bonuses are common in Taiwan, but a 13th-month payment is not mandatory there. Some companies may offer a 14th-month payment, commissions, allowances, or performance incentives. Employers are required to calculate overtime pay according to regulations detailed in Taiwan’s Labor Standards Act.
Payroll in Taiwan: Considerations for global employers
Once you’ve identified a competitive salary, you still need to process that pay correctly and budget for contributions and any relevant administrative requirements. A compliant Taiwan payroll process covers:
- Wage payment and records. Pay employees according to an agreed schedule, provide clear wage calculations, and retain required wage and attendance records.
- Income tax withholding. Apply the correct withholding treatment based on the employee’s residency and income. A nonresident employee may be subject to different salary withholding rules from a Taiwan tax resident.
- Labor and employment insurance. Enroll eligible employees, report the correct insured salary, and remit both employer and employee portions on time.
- National Health Insurance. Register eligible employees and calculate contributions using the applicable contribution amount and dependent rules.
- Labor Pension contributions. Contribute at least 6% of the employee’s monthly wage to the individual labor pension account when the employee is covered by the Labor Pension Act.
- Foreign-worker administration. Confirm the correct work authorization in Taiwan before employment begins. The employee’s status can affect tax residence, insurance enrollment, and other payroll obligations.
How Pebl simplifies hiring, payroll, and compliance in Taiwan
Knowing what a potential employee expects for a salary is just the starting point for hiring in Taiwan. You also have to manage statutory contributions, payroll timing, withholding, and labor law requirements that can change year to year. An offer below market loses candidates, and a payroll mistake creates compliance risks.
Pebl brings compliant hiring, payroll, and benefits together on one platform, whether Taiwan is your first market or one piece of a broader APAC hiring strategy. With Pebl’s Employer of Record services, you can hire in Taiwan without setting up a local entity, and Pebl handles compliant contracts, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration.
Pebl’s Global Payroll provides Taiwan payroll services with pay in local currency and the right withholding and contributions, and compliance support keeps you aligned with Taiwan’s labor law and statutory requirements as they change.
The platform also includes market salary insights, so you can see current benchmarking data right next to your payroll operations. Meanwhile, Alfie, Pebl’s AI assistant, offers country-specific guidance when questions arise.
Ready to see it all in action? Contact Pebl to request a demo.
FAQ
What is a good salary in Taiwan?
A competitive salary depends on the role, experience, city, and household needs. The 2025 median regular salary for full-time employees with Taiwan nationality was NT$39,890 per month, while the average was NT$50,643. Employers can use those figures as broad reference points, but an offer even above the national average may still be too low for experienced professionals in software, finance, or management.
Which industry pays the highest salaries in Taiwan?
Finance and insurance, information and communications technology, and some specialized healthcare roles tend to pay more than the national average. These sectors compete for technical, regulated, and internationally marketable skills.
How does Taiwan compare to other Asian countries?
The Taiwan average salary of NT$50,643 or US$1,593 sits below those of Japan and South Korea. Japan’s average monthly pay for full-time talent reached ¥340,600 in 2025, or roughly US$2,156. The average monthly salary in Singapore is S$6,593, or about US$5,143, according to 2025 data.
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