Wages in China increased to 120698 CNY/Year in 2023 from 114029 CNY/Year in 2022. This dataset provides - China Average Yearly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about China Monthly Earnings

• China Monthly Earnings stood at 1,438 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 1,392 USD in Dec 2023
• China Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2000 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 327 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,438 USD in Dec 2024 and a record low of 83 USD in Jun 2000

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from quarterly Earnings divided by 3 and converts it into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides year-to-date Average Wage in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover urban population only.


Further information about China Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, China Population reached 1,408 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of China increased to 5 % in Sep 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 65 % in Dec 2024

In 2024, the average annual per capita disposable income of households in China amounted to approximately 41,300 yuan. Annual per capita income in Chinese saw a significant rise over the last decades and is still rising at a high pace. During the last ten years, per capita disposable income roughly doubled in China. Income distribution in China As an emerging economy, China faces a large number of development challenges, one of the most pressing issues being income inequality. The income gap between rural and urban areas has been stirring social unrest in China and poses a serious threat to the dogma of a “harmonious society” proclaimed by the communist party. In contrast to the disposable income of urban households, which reached around 54,200 yuan in 2024, that of rural households only amounted to around 23,100 yuan. Coinciding with the urban-rural income gap, income disparities between coastal and western regions in China have become apparent. As of 2023, households in Shanghai and Beijing displayed the highest average annual income of around 84,800 and 81,900 yuan respectively, followed by Zhejiang province with 63,800 yuan. Gansu, a province located in the West of China, had the lowest average annual per capita household income in China with merely 25,000 yuan. Income inequality in China The Gini coefficient is the most commonly used measure of income inequality. For China, the official Gini coefficient also indicates the astonishing inequality of income distribution in the country. Although the Gini coefficient has dropped from its high in 2008 at 49.1 points, it still ranged at a score of 46.5 points in 2023. The United Nations have set an index value of 40 as a warning level for serious inequality in a society.

This statistic shows the average annual salary of employees in non-private enterprises and organizations in urban China in 2023, by region. In 2023, an employee in the urban regions of the Chinese Jiangsu province earned around 125,100 yuan per annum on average. The national average reached about 120,700 yuan that year. Aside from regional discrepancies, the respective industry had a large influence on the average annual salary of employees in urban China. Employees in the IT sector of China earned about 231,800 yuan on average, whereas people employed in the hotel and catering sector had an average annual salary of about 58,100 yuan in 2023.

China Disposable Income per Capita: Median data was reported at 34,707.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 33,036.000 RMB for 2023. China Disposable Income per Capita: Median data is updated yearly, averaging 25,429.800 RMB from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2024, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34,707.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 15,632.085 RMB in 2013. China Disposable Income per Capita: Median data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita.

In 2024, an employee working for a not privately held company or organization in urban areas of China earned around ******* yuan annually on average. That year, the year-on-year growth rate of the average salary ranged at *** percent nominally and *** percent real. Regional differences in salary levels Salary levels in urban China have seen a significant rise between 2014 and 2024. During that period, average annual salaries of employees in non-private urban units have grown from around ****** to ******* yuan per year. Yet as of 2023, large income disparities still existed between different regions in China. While employees in Shanghai enjoyed the highest annual salaries on average, Henan province in central China displayed the lowest average annual salaries. Regions with lower income levels are mainly located in central China or in the former centers of steel and heavy industry in Northeast China, whereas the coastal regions and municipalities in general still provide comparatively higher salaries. Occupational salary differences Moreover, a considerable salary discrepancy exists between different occupational groups in China. As of 2023, people working in IT services were atop the list earning about ******* yuan per year on average, whereas people in the financial service sector reached approximately ******* yuan. The hotels and catering sector ranked at the lower end with an average annual salary of around ****** yuan.

China Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban Household: Average data was reported at 29,547.050 RMB in Dec 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,068.000 RMB for Sep 2013. China Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban Household: Average data is updated quarterly, averaging 12,757.750 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to Dec 2013, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29,547.050 RMB in Dec 2013 and a record low of 4,322.940 RMB in Mar 2007. China Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban Household: Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita: Urban.

China Disposable Income per Capita: Year to Date: Median data was reported at 9,939.286 RMB in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34,707.000 RMB for Dec 2024. China Disposable Income per Capita: Year to Date: Median data is updated quarterly, averaging 14,897.000 RMB from Mar 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34,707.000 RMB in Dec 2024 and a record low of 4,117.200 RMB in Mar 2013. China Disposable Income per Capita: Year to Date: Median data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita.

Wages in Manufacturing in China increased to 103932 CNY/Year in 2023 from 97528 CNY/Year in 2022. This dataset provides - China Average Yearly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Secondary Industry: Manufacturing data was reported at 4,978.000 RMB in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,780.000 RMB for Dec 2023. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Secondary Industry: Manufacturing data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,444.000 RMB from Dec 2009 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,978.000 RMB in Dec 2024 and a record low of 1,331.000 RMB in Dec 2009. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Secondary Industry: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GC: Average Income: Migrant Worker.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in China, Maine, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 21,283, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 236,557. This indicates that the top earners earn 11 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 401,757, which is 169.84% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1887.69% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Tianjin data was reported at 32,944.010 RMB in Dec 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 23,885.870 RMB for Sep 2012. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Tianjin data is updated quarterly, averaging 14,630.145 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to Dec 2012, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32,944.010 RMB in Dec 2012 and a record low of 4,478.810 RMB in Mar 2007. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Tianjin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita: Urban.

According to an annual survey about Chinese women's workplace, the average monthly income of the female respondents in 2025 amounted to ***** yuan, about ** percent lower than the monthly salary of the male respondents. In the previous year, the average monthly income of female respondents was 8,958 yuan.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in China. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In China, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $58,750 for males and $30,313 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in China. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 52 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 48%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the city of China.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In China, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $62,188, while females earned $69,375

Surprisingly, within the subset of full-time workers, women earn a higher income than men, earning 1.12 dollars for every dollar earned by men. This suggests that within full-time roles, womens median incomes significantly surpass mens, contrary to broader workforce trends.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Tibet data was reported at 20,224.170 RMB in Dec 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,546.260 RMB for Sep 2012. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Tibet data is updated quarterly, averaging 9,534.670 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to Dec 2012, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,224.170 RMB in Dec 2012 and a record low of 2,641.470 RMB in Mar 2007. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Tibet data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita: Urban.

Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Qinghai data was reported at 19,746.630 RMB in Dec 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,685.040 RMB for Sep 2012. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Qinghai data is updated quarterly, averaging 8,812.250 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to Dec 2012, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,746.630 RMB in Dec 2012 and a record low of 2,909.770 RMB in Mar 2007. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Qinghai data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita: Urban.

Disposable Personal Income in China increased to 54188 CNY in 2024 from 51821 CNY in 2023. This dataset provides - China Disposable Income per Capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the average annual salary of employees in not privately held companies and organizations in urban China in 2024, by sector. In 2024, the average annual wage of a construction worker in urban China was around 89,500 yuan, compared to 85,800 in the previous year. IT, research, and financial services are sectors where the average income is the highest.

Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Hubei data was reported at 22,903.850 RMB in Dec 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,464.090 RMB for Sep 2012. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Hubei data is updated quarterly, averaging 10,431.935 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to Dec 2012, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,903.850 RMB in Dec 2012 and a record low of 3,499.030 RMB in Mar 2007. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Hubei data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita: Urban.

Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Beijing data was reported at 36,465.000 RMB in Sep 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 24,306.000 RMB for Jun 2014. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Beijing data is updated quarterly, averaging 20,693.260 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to Sep 2014, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45,274.000 RMB in Dec 2013 and a record low of 6,587.060 RMB in Mar 2007. Average Income per Capita: Year to Date: Urban: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.HD: Income per Capita: Urban.