It depends on the company. In general contracts offer little protection. The open ended contract does not exist. Full time employment is still the main type of labour contract in Taiwan, but companies increasingly hire independent contractors or temporary workers.
According to the Labor Ministry data, the minimum wage was set to TWD 25,250 per month in January 2022.
Average Wage
The ILO does not have data for Taïwan. According to the latest figures from the Budget Directory General of Taïwan, the gross average monthly wage was TWD 55,440 in May 2022.
Social Contributions
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers:
Labour Insurance Program: 10.5% on the employee's monthly insured salary up to TWD 45,800, with an additional 1% levied for unemployment insurance; of which the employer bears 70%
National Health Insurance Program: 4.69% of monthly insured salary, up to TWD 182,000, of which the employer bears 60% + a supplementary premium at the rate of 1.91% where the monthly pay exceeds the monthly insured salary range (capped at TWD 182,000)
Labour Pension Program: at least 6% of the employee's monthly insured salary up to TWD 150,000.
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: • Labour Insurance Program: 10.5% on the employee's monthly insured salary up to TWD 45,800, with an additional 1% levied for unemployment insurance; of which the employee bears 20% • National Health Insurance Program: 4.69% of monthly insured salary, up to TWD 182,000, of which the employee bears 30% + a supplementary premium at the rate of 1.91% where the monthly pay exceeds the monthly insured salary range (capped at TWD 182,000)
Social Partners
Social Dialogue and Involvement of Social Partners
Taiwan, China: Operating a Business in Taiwan, China
