Taiwan Minimum Wage 2026: NT$29,500 a Month and NT$196 an Hour
The 2026 Taiwan minimum wage is NT$29,500 per month and NT$196 per hour. How to check that your pay meets it, with worked examples and a free checker.
The 2026 rates
Effective 1 January 2026, Taiwan's minimum wage is NT$29,500 per month for monthly-paid workers and NT$196 per hour for hourly-paid workers, as published by the Ministry of Labor.
How to check your pay
If you are paid monthly, compare your monthly wage with NT$29,500. If you are paid by the hour, compare your hourly rate with NT$196. For example, an 8-hour day at NT$196 an hour is NT$1,568 before any deductions.
- Monthly-paid: monthly wage should be at least NT$29,500.
- Hourly-paid: hourly rate should be at least NT$196.
- Overtime is paid on top of the basic wage, not counted inside it. See the overtime guide.
Minimum wage versus take-home pay
The minimum wage is a gross figure. What lands in your bank account is lower after the employee share of labor insurance and National Health Insurance, so compare gross with gross.
Check it now
The AnyTool minimum wage checker compares your monthly or hourly pay with the current rates. The take-home pay tool shows what remains after deductions, and the employer cost tool shows the total cost of employing someone at that wage.