Average Site engineer Salary in Taiwan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Site engineer 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 Site Engineer Make in Taiwan?

A Site engineer working in Taiwan will typically earn around 1,296,900 TWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 619,000 TWD to the highest average salary of 2,026,800 TWD.

Average Annual Salary
1,296,900 TWD
Average Monthly Salary
108,075 TWD

Lowest Annual Salary
619,000 TWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
51,583 TWD

Highest Annual Salary
2,026,800 TWD
Highest Monthly Salary
168,900 TWD

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

Site engineer 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 Site engineer Salaries in Taiwan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Site engineer can earn between 619,000 TWD and 2,026,800 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 Site engineer in Taiwan is 1,345,400 TWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,345,400 TWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,345,400 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 Site engineer salary in Taiwan, 25% of the population are earning less than 882,400 TWD while 75% of the population earn more than 882,400 TWD.

75% of the population earn less than 1,751,700 TWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,751,700 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.

Site engineer 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 site engineer 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 Site engineer in Taiwan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 724,000 TWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Site engineer salary would increase to 1,027,600 TWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Site engineer, the average salary would be 1,357,900 TWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,655,500 TWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Site engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,765,300 TWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Site engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,930,500 TWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
724,000 TWD
2-5 Years +42%
1,027,600 TWD
5-10 Years +31%
1,357,900 TWD
10-15 Years +23%
1,655,500 TWD
15-20 Years +6%
1,765,300 TWD
20+ Years +10%
1,930,500 TWD

Site engineer 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 Site engineer in Taiwan based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Site engineer in Taiwan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,138,300 TWD.

  • Master's Degree. A Site engineer in Taiwan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,632,100 TWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,138,300 TWD
Master's Degree +43%
1,632,100 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.

Site engineer 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 site engineer will earn an average of 1,369,700 TWD, while a female site engineer will earn around 1,259,300 TWD.

This means that a male site engineer earns approximately 9% more than a female site engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Taiwan

Male
1,369,700 TWD
Female -9%
1,259,300 TWD

Site engineer 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 Site engineer in Taiwan is around 6% every 30 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 = ( 6 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Site engineer in Taiwan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% 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%

Site engineer 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 Site engineer is a low bonus based job, with 14% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

86% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
14%
No Bonus
86%

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 Site Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Site engineer in Taiwan.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 652,200 TWD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 489,600 TWD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 751,100 TWD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 433,400 TWD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 674,100 TWD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,197,700 TWD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 652,200 TWD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 514,300 TWD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,221,600 TWD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 556,000 TWD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 625,000 TWD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,417,600 TWD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 778,900 TWD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 453,200 TWD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 615,300 TWD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,212,800 TWD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 588,500 TWD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 854,300 TWD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 962,900 TWD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,296,900 TWD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,653,700 TWD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 518,300 TWD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,794,600 TWD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,519,500 TWD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,086,500 TWD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,606,100 TWD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,524,300 TWD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,688,800 TWD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,711,900 TWD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 1,380,400 TWD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,980,600 TWD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 962,900 TWD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 991,100 TWD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,500,800 TWD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 551,200 TWD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 659,400 TWD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 620,300 TWD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 524,700 TWD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 437,900 TWD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 507,300 TWD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 547,800 TWD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 492,700 TWD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 467,100 TWD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 543,200 TWD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 535,900 TWD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 TWD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 679,200 TWD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,032,400 TWD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 748,600 TWD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 663,100 TWD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,476,700 TWD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 535,900 TWD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 929,700 TWD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 575,100 TWD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 874,300 TWD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 437,300 TWD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 459,700 TWD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 516,100 TWD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 487,600 TWD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 472,100 TWD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 639,900 TWD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 743,300 TWD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,811,000 TWD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 457,300 TWD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 528,600 TWD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 407,100 TWD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 704,300 TWD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 518,300 TWD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 433,800 TWD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 762,400 TWD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 751,100 TWD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 459,700 TWD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 472,100 TWD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 407,300 TWD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 404,600 TWD
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 414,000 TWD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 548,500 TWD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,224,800 TWD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,858,200 TWD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 970,600 TWD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 1,000,700 TWD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 433,800 TWD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 487,600 TWD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 460,500 TWD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 500,100 TWD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 2,411,500 TWD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 735,200 TWD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 545,300 TWD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 581,000 TWD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,136,200 TWD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,146,100 TWD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 522,700 TWD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 480,300 TWD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,703,200 TWD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 442,300 TWD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 607,400 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 1,510,400 TWD
Taichung 1,391,600 TWD
Tainan 1,235,600 TWD
Taipei 1,357,900 TWD

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