Average Medical Device Sales Representative Salary in Taiwan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Medical Device Sales Representative 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 Medical Device Sales Representative Make in Taiwan?

A Medical Device Sales Representative working in Taiwan will typically earn around 1,391,600 TWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 656,800 TWD to the highest average salary of 2,197,700 TWD.

Average Annual Salary
1,391,600 TWD
Average Monthly Salary
115,966 TWD

Lowest Annual Salary
656,800 TWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
54,733 TWD

Highest Annual Salary
2,197,700 TWD
Highest Monthly Salary
183,141 TWD

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

Medical Device Sales Representative 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 Medical Device Sales Representative Salaries in Taiwan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Medical Device Sales Representative will earn in Taiwan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Medical Device Sales Representative can earn between 656,800 TWD and 2,197,700 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 Medical Device Sales Representative in Taiwan is 1,476,700 TWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,476,700 TWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,476,700 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 Medical Device Sales Representative salary in Taiwan, 25% of the population are earning less than 958,700 TWD while 75% of the population earn more than 958,700 TWD.

75% of the population earn less than 1,942,700 TWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,942,700 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.

Medical Device Sales Representative 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 medical device sales representative 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 Medical Device Sales Representative in Taiwan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 754,900 TWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Medical Device Sales Representative salary would increase to 1,041,900 TWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Medical Device Sales Representative, the average salary would be 1,476,700 TWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,811,000 TWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Medical Device Sales Representative with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,908,800 TWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Medical Device Sales Representative with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,076,600 TWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
754,900 TWD
2-5 Years +38%
1,041,900 TWD
5-10 Years +42%
1,476,700 TWD
10-15 Years +22%
1,811,000 TWD
15-20 Years +6%
1,908,800 TWD
20+ Years +9%
2,076,600 TWD

Medical Device Sales Representative 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 Medical Device Sales Representative 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 Medical Device Sales Representative in Taiwan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 903,500 TWD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Medical Device Sales Representative in Taiwan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,369,700 TWD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Medical Device Sales Representative in Taiwan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,038,500 TWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
903,500 TWD
Certificate or Diploma +51%
1,369,700 TWD
Bachelor's Degree +50%
2,038,500 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.

Medical Device Sales Representative 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 medical device sales representative will earn an average of 1,487,200 TWD, while a female medical device sales representative will earn around 1,306,100 TWD.

This means that a male medical device sales representative earns approximately 14% more than a female medical device sales representative for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Taiwan

Male
1,487,200 TWD
Female -14%
1,306,100 TWD

Medical Device Sales Representative 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 Medical Device Sales Representative in Taiwan is around 8% every 28 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 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Medical Device Sales Representative in Taiwan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% 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%

Medical Device Sales Representative 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 Medical Device Sales Representative is a moderate bonus based job, with 65% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

35% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
65%
No Bonus
35%

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 Medical Device Sales Representative

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Medical Device Sales Representative in Taiwan.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,858,200 TWD
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 983,100 TWD
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,052,200 TWD
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,349,100 TWD
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,543,000 TWD
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,105,600 TWD
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,259,300 TWD
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,391,600 TWD
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,930,500 TWD
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,703,200 TWD
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 588,500 TWD
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,357,900 TWD
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,688,800 TWD
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,221,600 TWD
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,788,300 TWD
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,668,900 TWD
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,751,700 TWD
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,156,400 TWD
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,124,400 TWD
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,560,800 TWD
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,990,300 TWD
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,052,200 TWD
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,825,000 TWD
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,283,600 TWD
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 922,900 TWD
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,503,800 TWD
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,212,800 TWD
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,339,200 TWD
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,374,400 TWD
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,224,800 TWD
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,023,400 TWD
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,537,500 TWD
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,099,800 TWD
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,645,600 TWD
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,077,700 TWD
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,908,800 TWD
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,728,900 TWD
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,870,400 TWD
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,524,300 TWD
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,196,300 TWD
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,617,900 TWD
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,146,100 TWD
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,239,400 TWD
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,259,300 TWD
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,023,400 TWD
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,100,900 TWD
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,065,400 TWD
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,955,300 TWD
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,759,700 TWD
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,065,800 TWD
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,514,400 TWD
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,432,600 TWD
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,110,600 TWD
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 805,900 TWD
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,930,500 TWD
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,524,300 TWD
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,122,900 TWD
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,048,100 TWD
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,990,300 TWD
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,041,900 TWD
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,908,800 TWD
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,161,200 TWD
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,629,100 TWD
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,339,200 TWD
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,846,200 TWD
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 778,900 TWD
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,041,900 TWD
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,524,300 TWD
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,153,300 TWD
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,283,600 TWD
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,061,300 TWD
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,159,900 TWD
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,955,300 TWD
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,868,600 TWD
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,047,900 TWD
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,632,100 TWD
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,728,900 TWD
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 988,600 TWD
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 986,700 TWD
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,560,800 TWD
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,668,900 TWD
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 759,300 TWD
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,678,300 TWD
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,668,900 TWD
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,788,300 TWD
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,751,700 TWD
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 758,700 TWD
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,858,200 TWD
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,333,900 TWD
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,086,500 TWD
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,543,000 TWD
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,440,700 TWD
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,703,200 TWD
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,716,600 TWD
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,401,300 TWD
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 956,200 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 1,645,600 TWD
Taichung 1,428,800 TWD
Tainan 1,333,900 TWD
Taipei 1,405,700 TWD

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