Average Chemical Plant Operator Salary in Taiwan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Chemical Plant Operator salary for 2024 in Taiwan and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the New Taiwan dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the TWD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Chemical Plant Operator Make in Taiwan?

A Chemical Plant Operator working in Taiwan will typically earn around 1,249,900 TWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 646,600 TWD to the highest average salary of 1,908,800 TWD.

Average Annual Salary
1,249,900 TWD
Average Monthly Salary
104,158 TWD

Lowest Annual Salary
646,600 TWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
53,883 TWD

Highest Annual Salary
1,908,800 TWD
Highest Monthly Salary
159,066 TWD

These are average salaries for a Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Chemical Plant Operator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Chemical Plant Operator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Chemical Plant Operator Salaries in Taiwan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Chemical Plant Operator will earn in Taiwan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Chemical Plant Operator can earn between 646,600 TWD and 1,908,800 TWD on average in Taiwan. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan is 1,196,800 TWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,196,800 TWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,196,800 TWD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Chemical Plant Operator salary in Taiwan, 25% of the population are earning less than 829,000 TWD while 75% of the population earn more than 829,000 TWD.

75% of the population earn less than 1,487,200 TWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,487,200 TWD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Chemical Plant Operator Salary by Experience Level in Taiwan

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average chemical plant operator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 736,700 TWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Chemical Plant Operator salary would increase to 988,600 TWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Chemical Plant Operator, the average salary would be 1,283,600 TWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,547,500 TWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Chemical Plant Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,703,200 TWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Chemical Plant Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,788,300 TWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
736,700 TWD
2-5 Years +34%
988,600 TWD
5-10 Years +30%
1,283,600 TWD
10-15 Years +21%
1,547,500 TWD
15-20 Years +9%
1,703,200 TWD
20+ Years +5%
1,788,300 TWD

Chemical Plant Operator Salary by Education Level in Taiwan

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 875,000 TWD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,249,900 TWD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,728,900 TWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
875,000 TWD
Certificate or Diploma +43%
1,249,900 TWD
Bachelor's Degree +38%
1,728,900 TWD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Taiwan is around 647,000 to 1,940,000 TWD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Chemical Plant Operator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Taiwan, a male chemical plant operator will earn an average of 1,333,900 TWD, while a female chemical plant operator will earn around 1,192,500 TWD.

This means that a male chemical plant operator earns approximately 12% more than a female chemical plant operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Taiwan

Male
1,333,900 TWD
Female -12%
1,192,500 TWD

Chemical Plant Operator Average Pay Raise in Taiwan

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan is around 8% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Taiwan is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Taiwan for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Taiwan.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Chemical Plant Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Taiwan

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Chemical Plant Operator is a moderate bonus based job, with 60% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

40% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
60%
No Bonus
40%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Taiwan earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,594,500 TWD
Private Sector -7%
1,487,200 TWD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Chemical Plant Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Chemical Plant Operator in Taiwan.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,450,700 TWD
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,621,400 TWD
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 680,100 TWD
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 571,300 TWD
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 724,000 TWD
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,100,900 TWD
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,524,300 TWD
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,464,200 TWD
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,116,700 TWD
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,380,400 TWD
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,524,300 TWD
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 652,200 TWD
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,967,000 TWD
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 706,200 TWD
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 544,800 TWD
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 552,400 TWD
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 3,455,900 TWD
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,304,300 TWD
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,110,600 TWD
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,882,700 TWD
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,641,300 TWD
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 879,800 TWD
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,846,200 TWD
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,825,000 TWD
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,296,900 TWD
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,748,900 TWD
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,447,200 TWD
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,594,500 TWD
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,369,700 TWD
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,547,500 TWD
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 744,600 TWD
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 660,500 TWD
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 633,100 TWD
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,182,400 TWD
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,184,900 TWD
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,617,900 TWD
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,748,900 TWD
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,593,900 TWD
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,074,200 TWD
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,547,500 TWD
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 860,300 TWD
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,067,500 TWD
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,084,200 TWD
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,357,900 TWD
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,224,800 TWD
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,182,800 TWD
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,908,800 TWD
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,224,800 TWD
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,560,800 TWD
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,320,500 TWD
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 942,700 TWD
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,428,800 TWD
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,645,600 TWD
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,273,300 TWD
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,054,900 TWD
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,693,600 TWD
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,306,100 TWD
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,357,900 TWD
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,858,200 TWD
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,980,600 TWD
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,570,900 TWD
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 943,800 TWD
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 736,700 TWD
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,825,000 TWD
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 558,300 TWD
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,668,900 TWD
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,711,900 TWD
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 780,600 TWD
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 838,100 TWD
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 585,900 TWD
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 939,000 TWD
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,734,500 TWD
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,249,900 TWD
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 653,200 TWD
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,405,700 TWD
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,306,100 TWD
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,870,400 TWD
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,487,200 TWD
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 938,700 TWD
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,172,800 TWD
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,100,900 TWD
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,500,800 TWD
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 955,800 TWD
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 922,900 TWD
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,362,300 TWD
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,304,300 TWD
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,606,100 TWD
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 588,500 TWD
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 828,400 TWD
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,110,600 TWD

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Taiwan, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Kaohsiung 1,369,700 TWD
Taichung 1,235,600 TWD
Tainan 1,080,200 TWD
Taipei 1,134,800 TWD

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