How Much Should a Couple Earn to Be Considered High-Income? Directorate General of Budget Releases Latest Household Income Data – Instantly Check How You Compare

The Directorate General of Budget, Executive Yuan has released the latest results of its household income and expenditure survey. In 2025 (114), the average disposable income per household across Taiwan reached NT$1.21 million, marking a 3.9% year-on-year increase and setting a new historical high.

In the city and county rankings, benefiting from the high-tech industry and AI business boom, Hsinchu City secured the top spot with NT$1.604 million, while Hsinchu County surpassed Taipei City’s NT$1.554 million with NT$1.569 million, rising to second place nationwide.

The ranking of Taiwan’s wealthiest counties and cities in 2025 has undergone a major reshuffle! Hsinchu City maintains its championship position with NT$1.604 million, while Hsinchu County has overtaken Taipei City to claim second place.

According to analysis by the Directorate General of Budget, Hsinchu City and County benefit from the Hsinchu Science Park, which hosts a complete high-tech industrial cluster. In recent years, the global AI boom has continuously elevated household disposable income to the top tier across Taiwan.

In 114, Hsinchu City recorded a per-household disposable income of NT$1.604 million, a significant 6.7% increase from NT$1.503 million in 113. Hsinchu County also grew from NT$1.481 million in 113 to NT$1.569 million, successfully overtaking Taipei City to claim the runner-up position.

2025 Top 3 County/City Household Disposable Income Rankings and Performance of the Six Major Cities

TOP1: Hsinchu City: NT$1.604 million TOP2: Hsinchu County: NT$1.569 million TOP3: Taipei City: NT$1.554 million

| Regional Category | County/City | 114 Per-Household Disposable Income | Above/Below National Average (NT$1.21M) | |-------------------|-------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Top 3 Nationwide | Hsinchu City | NT$1.604 million (+6.7% YoY) | Above national average | | | Hsinchu County | NT$1.569 million | Above national average | | | Taipei City | NT$1.554 million | Above national average | | Six Major Cities | New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung | All above NT$1.21 million | Above national average | | | Kaohsiung City | NT$1.206 million | Below national average | | | Tainan City | NT$1.044 million | Below national average |

Among the six major cities, Taipei City, as the political, economic, and financial center, recorded a per-household disposable income of NT$1.554 million in 2025 (up from NT$1.485 million in 2024), dropping to third place nationwide.

Among the six major cities, Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, and Taichung all have average per-household disposable incomes exceeding the national average (NT$1.21 million). Tainan City (NT$1.044 million) and Kaohsiung City (NT$1.206 million) fall below the national average.

Household consumption and savings also grew simultaneously! Average household savings reached NT$290,000

In addition to rising disposable income, statistics from the Directorate General of Budget show that household consumption and savings also increased in 114:

- Average household consumption expenditure: NT$920,000, up 3.6% from 113 - Average household savings: NT$290,000, up 4.9% from 113

Q1: What is 'disposable income'? A: Disposable income refers to the amount of money a household or individual has available for consumption or savings after deducting taxes, social insurance premiums, and other non-consumption expenditures from total income.

Q2: Which are the top three wealthiest counties/cities in Taiwan in 114? A: First place is Hsinchu City (NT$1.604 million), second is Hsinchu County (NT$1.569 million), and third is Taipei City (NT$1.554 million).