Regular wage growth hits highest in 26 years in 2025, beating inflationStaff writer, with CNAGrowth in the average monthly regular wage in the local industrial and service sectors rose 3.09 percent to NT$47,884 (US$1,512) last year, the highest in 26 years beating inflation, the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said yesterday. After adjusting for inflation, the average real regular wage grew 1.40 percent to NT$43,690 last year, indicating that growth was above inflation, the DGBAS’ data showed. DGBAS Census Department Deputy Director Tan Wen-ling (譚文玲) said the higher regular wage came after an increase in the minimum wage. The nation’s consumer price index growth eased to 1.66 percent last year, below the 2 percent alert level set by the central bank, ensuring both the average regular wage and earnings beat inflation, she added. The median monthly regular wage rose 3.03 percent to NT$38,406 last year, while after being adjusted for inflation, the real median monthly wage also rose 1.35 percent to NT$35,042, the DGBAS said.

Source: Taipei Times February 11, 2026 17:14 UTC