Taiwan (China) has recently announced an increase in the basic wage for workers in line with the approved roadmap, according to the Department of Overseas Labor under the Ministry of Home Affairs of Vietnam.
Starting from January 1, 2026, the basic wage for workers, including Vietnamese workers, as well as contributions to labor insurance and health insurance will be adjusted.
Specifically, the new basic wage will be NT$29,500 ($938) per month. The total labor insurance contribution is 11.5% of the worker’s basic wage, of which employers pay 70%, workers pay 20%, and the local government supports 10%.
For foreign workers, including Vietnamese workers, with a basic wage of NT$29,500 per month, the labor insurance contribution is: 29,500 × 11.5% × 20% = NT$679 per month.
Workers employed in household services are not required to participate in labor insurance.
Regarding health insurance, the total contribution is 5.17% of the worker’s basic wage, with employers paying 60%, workers paying 30%, and the local government supporting 10%.
For foreign workers with a basic wage of NT$29,500 per month, the health insurance contribution is: 29,500 × 5.17% × 30% = NT$458 per month.
Health insurance contributions apply to all workers, including those employed in household services.
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