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Engineering Average Salaries in Taiwan 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Taiwan?


Average Monthly Salary
110,000 TWD
( 1,320,000 TWD yearly)

LOW
34,600
TWD
AVERAGE
110,000
TWD
HIGH
231,000
TWD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Engineering in Taiwan typically earns around 110,000 TWD. Salaries range from 34,600 TWD (lowest average) to 231,000 TWD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Engineering domain in Taiwan exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer106,000 TWD
Acoustics Engineer108,000 TWD
Assembly Engineering Technician89,700 TWD
Assistant Chief Engineer132,000 TWD
Associate Engineer102,000 TWD
AutoCAD Drafter70,300 TWD
Autocad Operator73,000 TWD
Automation Engineer125,000 TWD
Automation Engineer124,000 TWD
Avionic System Support Engineer117,000 TWD
Biochemical Engineer112,000 TWD
BMS Engineer112,000 TWD
Bridge and Lock Tender65,700 TWD
Broadcast Engineer113,000 TWD
CAD Design Engineer118,000 TWD
CAD Designer72,700 TWD
CAE Engineer119,000 TWD
Ceramics Engineer109,000 TWD
Chemical Engineer115,000 TWD
Civil Drafter76,200 TWD
Civil Engineer125,000 TWD
Civil Site Engineer125,000 TWD
Civil Technician74,700 TWD
Cognitive Engineer110,000 TWD
Commissioning Engineer111,000 TWD
Communications Engineer127,000 TWD
Condition Monitoring Engineer102,000 TWD
Contract Associate Engineer114,000 TWD
Contract Engineer116,000 TWD
Control Systems Engineer111,000 TWD
Controls Engineer111,000 TWD
Controls Software Engineer100,000 TWD
Corrosion Engineer106,000 TWD
Design Engineer125,000 TWD
Director of Engineering243,000 TWD
Drafter73,300 TWD
Drafting Manager136,000 TWD
Drilling Engineer120,000 TWD
Drilling Foreman37,400 TWD
Electrical Draughtsman61,800 TWD
Electrical Engineer125,000 TWD
Electrical Engineering Manager165,000 TWD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist123,000 TWD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler60,900 TWD
Energy Engineer123,000 TWD
Engine Assembler55,000 TWD
Engineer123,000 TWD
Engineering Account Manager131,000 TWD
Engineering Chief Designer136,000 TWD
Engineering Consultant154,000 TWD
Engineering Key Account Manager172,000 TWD
Engineering Lab Technician109,000 TWD
Engineering Manager159,000 TWD
Engineering Planning Manager163,000 TWD
Engineering Production Manager205,000 TWD
Engineering Project Analyst139,000 TWD
Engineering Project Coordinator 131,000 TWD
Engineering Project Director231,000 TWD
Engineering Project Leader149,000 TWD
Engineering Project Manager160,000 TWD
Engineering Research and Development Manager197,000 TWD
Engineering Safety Coordinator94,400 TWD
Engineering Sales Manager154,000 TWD
Engineering Technician88,900 TWD
Engineering Technologist91,400 TWD
Environmental Engineer115,000 TWD
Equipment Engineer109,000 TWD
Equipment Engineering Manager159,000 TWD
Estimator105,000 TWD
Fabrication Specialist83,500 TWD
Fabricator54,300 TWD
Facade Engineer111,000 TWD
Fiber Analyst70,600 TWD
Field Engineer127,000 TWD
Field Engineering Manager208,000 TWD
Fire Engineer123,000 TWD
Fitter and Turner39,600 TWD
Forestry Strategic Planner132,000 TWD
Generation Engineer120,000 TWD
Genetic Engineer128,000 TWD
Geological Engineer120,000 TWD
Geotechnical Engineer120,000 TWD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic61,600 TWD
Highway Engineer114,000 TWD
HSE Professional106,000 TWD
Human Machine Interface Engineer104,000 TWD
HVAC Engineer123,000 TWD
HVAC Supervisor106,000 TWD
Industrial Engineer113,000 TWD
Industrial Engineering Technologist111,000 TWD
Instrument Engineer111,000 TWD
Instrument Technician67,500 TWD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer111,000 TWD
Instrumentation Designer96,200 TWD
Instrumentation Engineer117,000 TWD
Instrumentation Manager114,000 TWD
Irrigation Engineer115,000 TWD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer129,000 TWD
Locomotive Engineer113,000 TWD
Maintenance Engineer113,000 TWD
Maintenance Fitter43,300 TWD
Maintenance Manager116,000 TWD
Manufacturing Engineer117,000 TWD
Marine Engineer124,000 TWD
Materials Engineer110,000 TWD
Materials Researcher109,000 TWD
Materials Technician88,600 TWD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer132,000 TWD
Mechanical Design Engineer122,000 TWD
Mechanical Designer100,000 TWD
Mechanical Engineer121,000 TWD
Mechanical Engineering Manager162,000 TWD
Mechanical Inspector115,000 TWD
Mechatronics Engineer128,000 TWD
Mining Engineer112,000 TWD
Nanotechnology Engineer128,000 TWD
Natural Language Processing Engineer136,000 TWD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer129,000 TWD
Optical Engineer111,000 TWD
Optical Instrument Assembler58,700 TWD
PCB Assembler43,400 TWD
Photonics Engineer129,000 TWD
Photonics Technician107,000 TWD
Pipeline Engineer108,000 TWD
Piping Designer64,900 TWD
Piping Engineer111,000 TWD
Planning Engineer121,000 TWD
Pressure Vessel Inspector55,200 TWD
Principal Cost Engineer114,000 TWD
Principal Engineer114,000 TWD
Principal Support Engineer115,000 TWD
Process Engineer118,000 TWD
Process Operator69,300 TWD
Product Development Engineer126,000 TWD
Product Development Technician82,000 TWD
Product Engineer127,000 TWD
Product Safety Engineer110,000 TWD
Production Engineer119,000 TWD
Project Engineer131,000 TWD
Proposal Manager152,000 TWD
Purchasing Engineer112,000 TWD
Quality Assurance Engineer112,000 TWD
Rail Engineer115,000 TWD
Regional Field Engineer131,000 TWD
Remote Sensing Engineer113,000 TWD
Robotics Engineer139,000 TWD
Robotics Technician101,000 TWD
Safety Engineer116,000 TWD
Safety Inspector88,900 TWD
Safety Manager135,000 TWD
Safety Officer58,900 TWD
Sales Engineer129,000 TWD
Scheduling Engineer108,000 TWD
Security Engineer129,000 TWD
Service Engineer118,000 TWD
Smart Home Engineer127,000 TWD
Solar Engineer122,000 TWD
Staff Engineer121,000 TWD
Static Equipment Engineer120,000 TWD
Stationary Engineer112,000 TWD
Stress Engineer110,000 TWD
Structural Analysis Engineer117,000 TWD
Structural Designer104,000 TWD
Structural Engineer119,000 TWD
Structural Technician78,600 TWD
Subsea Engineer150,000 TWD
Supply Chain Specialist113,000 TWD
Surveyor92,700 TWD
Technical Affairs Officer62,500 TWD
Technical Assistant58,700 TWD
Technical Engineer103,000 TWD
Technical Support Engineer102,000 TWD
Tender Engineer102,000 TWD
Test Development Engineer114,000 TWD
Test Engineer118,000 TWD
Transportation Engineer111,000 TWD
Urban Engineer123,000 TWD
Validation Engineer108,000 TWD
Verification Engineer117,000 TWD
Wastewater Engineer119,000 TWD
Wind Energy Engineer121,000 TWD
Wind Energy Operations Manager160,000 TWD
Wireless Engineer133,000 TWD
Work Planner82,800 TWD


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Taiwan

Median and salary distribution Taiwan Engineering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
110,000 TWD or more
10% of people earn
90,700 to 110,000 TWD
20% of people earn
48,800 TWD or less
65% of people earn
48,800 to 90,700 TWD
Minimum Salary
34,600 TWD
Median
95,400 TWD
Maximum
231,000 TWD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Engineering in Taiwan range from 34,600 TWD (starting average salary) to 231,000 TWD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Engineering is 95,400 TWD, implying that half of the workforce in Taiwan earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Engineering in Taiwan earn less than 71,400 TWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 118,000 TWD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Engineering in Taiwan. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 48,800 TWD to 90,700 TWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 48,800 TWD mark, while 10% ranged from 90,700 TWD to 110,000 TWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 110,000 TWD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Engineering in Taiwan having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Engineering in Taiwan, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Taiwan costs anywhere from 649,000 TWD to 1,950,000 TWD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Engineering / Taiwan

Salary comparison by gender Taiwan Engineering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Engineering in Taiwan, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 14%.

Male
115,000 TWD
Female-12%
101,000 TWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Taiwan for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Taiwan

How much are annual salary increments in Taiwan for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Engineering in Taiwan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 27 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Taiwan Engineering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Taiwan / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Taiwan
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Taiwan is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Engineering / Taiwan

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Taiwan Engineering
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68% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 32% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
32%
No Bonus
68%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Engineering / Taiwan


630 TWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Taiwan is 630 TWD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Engineering in Taiwan is 200 TWD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Kaohsiung123,000 TWD
Taichung115,000 TWD
Tainan102,000 TWD
Taipei110,000 TWD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Taiwan is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
125,000 TWD
Public Sector+7%
134,000 TWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Engineering in Taiwan?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 95,400 TWD and 118,000 TWD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Engineering in Taiwan ranges from 34,600 TWD to 71,400 TWD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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