Taipei, Taiwan — November 15, 2025
The Ministry of Labor announced on Friday that Taiwan’s minimum wage will rise starting January 2026, following recommendations from the Minimum Wage Deliberation Committee. The monthly base salary will increase by 3.18%, from NT$28,590 (US$936) to NT$29,500, while the hourly wage will go up by 3.16%, from NT$190 to NT$196. The proposal will now be forwarded to the Cabinet for final approval.
The decision comes after nearly five hours of discussion between labor and employer representatives and marks the 10th consecutive year that Taiwan has increased its minimum wage. The committee also encouraged businesses to implement supportive measures to help offset challenges posed by global economic conditions, including tariffs from the United States.
Since 2016, Taiwan has steadily adjusted its minimum wage, when the monthly salary stood at NT$20,008 and the hourly wage at NT$120. Over the years, under the administrations of former President Tsai Ing-wen and current President Lai Ching-te, the monthly base pay has risen by nearly 43%, while the hourly rate has increased by over 58%.
Wage adjustments in Taiwan traditionally consider the consumer price index (CPI) and a portion of the GDP growth rate. Analysts had anticipated a 3% to 5% increase for the upcoming year.
The Minimum Wage Act, enacted in 2024, now guides these annual reviews. It requires that CPI changes be considered to ensure workers’ purchasing power is maintained, along with 10 other economic indicators as reference points for determining wage adjustments.