2026 Year-End Bonuses Average 1.7 Months, Financial and Insurance Sector Leads, Manufacturing Second
Taiwan's average year-end bonus for 2026 (ROC year 115) was 1.7 months, the fourth highest on record. The financial and insurance sector led with 3.65 months, followed by manufacturing at 2.2 months. Real wages saw positive growth, but concerns remain about the impact of Middle East conflicts on inflation and future real wage growth.
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Taipei, April 15 (CNA) The results for 2026 (ROC year 115) year-end bonuses are out. Statistics from the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) show that the average year-end bonus for industrial and service sectors in 2026 was 1.7 months, slightly lower than 1.72 months in 2025, but still the fourth highest on record. By industry, the top three rankings for year-end bonuses remained unchanged, with the financial and insurance sector leading at 3.65 months, manufacturing coming in second at 2.2 months, and transportation and storage sector third.
DGBAS estimated the year-end bonus situation by calculating non-regular wages (excluding overtime pay) such as year-end bonuses and performance bonuses for December last year, and January and February this year. The results show that the average year-end bonus for industrial and service sectors this year was 1.7 months, lower than 1.72 months in 1998, 2004, and 2005, making it the fourth highest on record. The amount was NT$82,753, the highest since statistics began.
Observing by industry, the top three rankings for year-end bonuses were the same as in 2025: the financial and insurance sector led with 3.65 months and an amount of NT$267,862; manufacturing was second with 2.2 months and NT$102,583; and the transportation and storage sector ranked third with 1.86 months and NT$96,544.
Notably, both the financial and insurance sector and the transportation and storage sector saw slightly lower bonus months than in 2025, while manufacturing's 2.2 months was better than 2.17 months in 2025.
Looking at the performance of sub-industries within manufacturing, the top three in terms of bonus months were: computer, electronic products, and optical products at 3.54 months (NT$191,177); chemical materials and fertilizer manufacturing at 3.06 months; and electronic components manufacturing at 2.97 months.
DGBAS also released salary statistics for February today. The average regular salary for all employed persons was NT$48,494, an annual increase of 2.51%; non-regular wages including bonuses and overtime pay were NT$51,240, bringing the total average salary to NT$99,734. The median regular salary was NT$39,023, an annual increase of 2.68%.
Compared to nominal wages, the public is more concerned about real wages, which account for inflation. DGBAS statistics show that real regular wages and real total wages both saw positive growth in the first two months of this year, increasing by 1.49% and 1.54% year-on-year, respectively. This indicates that wage growth outpaced inflation, with real regular wages achieving the largest increase for the same period in seven years.
However, Tan Wen-ling, Deputy Director of the DGBAS Census Department, stated that if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates, it could not only push up prices but also impact domestic industry costs. Furthermore, as prices rise, the erosion of wage growth will become increasingly significant, potentially leading to real wages falling back into negative growth, a situation she hopes to avoid. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150415
DGBAS estimated the year-end bonus situation by calculating non-regular wages (excluding overtime pay) such as year-end bonuses and performance bonuses for December last year, and January and February this year. The results show that the average year-end bonus for industrial and service sectors this year was 1.7 months, lower than 1.72 months in 1998, 2004, and 2005, making it the fourth highest on record. The amount was NT$82,753, the highest since statistics began.
Observing by industry, the top three rankings for year-end bonuses were the same as in 2025: the financial and insurance sector led with 3.65 months and an amount of NT$267,862; manufacturing was second with 2.2 months and NT$102,583; and the transportation and storage sector ranked third with 1.86 months and NT$96,544.
Notably, both the financial and insurance sector and the transportation and storage sector saw slightly lower bonus months than in 2025, while manufacturing's 2.2 months was better than 2.17 months in 2025.
Looking at the performance of sub-industries within manufacturing, the top three in terms of bonus months were: computer, electronic products, and optical products at 3.54 months (NT$191,177); chemical materials and fertilizer manufacturing at 3.06 months; and electronic components manufacturing at 2.97 months.
DGBAS also released salary statistics for February today. The average regular salary for all employed persons was NT$48,494, an annual increase of 2.51%; non-regular wages including bonuses and overtime pay were NT$51,240, bringing the total average salary to NT$99,734. The median regular salary was NT$39,023, an annual increase of 2.68%.
Compared to nominal wages, the public is more concerned about real wages, which account for inflation. DGBAS statistics show that real regular wages and real total wages both saw positive growth in the first two months of this year, increasing by 1.49% and 1.54% year-on-year, respectively. This indicates that wage growth outpaced inflation, with real regular wages achieving the largest increase for the same period in seven years.
However, Tan Wen-ling, Deputy Director of the DGBAS Census Department, stated that if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates, it could not only push up prices but also impact domestic industry costs. Furthermore, as prices rise, the erosion of wage growth will become increasingly significant, potentially leading to real wages falling back into negative growth, a situation she hopes to avoid. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150415