To protect the basic welfare of vulnerable workers, the government has approved increases to the national minimum wage annually since 2016. Over 2 million workers have benefited from this flagship labor policy. Furthermore, the Minimum Wage Act came into force on January 1, 2024, codifying these annual adjustments into law to guarantee a minimum standard of pay for workers.
Upholding its promise to support low-income workers, the government has raised the minimum wage again this year, effective January 2026, marking the 10th consecutive year of increases. As a result, the monthly minimum wage has risen by 47.4%, from NT$20,008 (approximately US$633) in 2016 to NT$29,500 (approx. US$933) in 2026, while the hourly minimum wage has increased by 63.3%, from NT$120 (approx. US$3.79) in 2016 to NT$196 (approx. US$6.20) in 2026.