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.

According to an annual survey about Chinese women's workplace, the average monthly income of the female respondents in 2025 amounted to 8,978 yuan, about 15 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.

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.

The statistic shows the average nominal monthly income of migrant workers in China from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, a migrant worker in China on average earned 4,961 yuan per month.

Average Wage: On Duty: Guangxi: Nanning data was reported at 107,580.700 RMB in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 103,013.000 RMB for 2021. Average Wage: On Duty: Guangxi: Nanning data is updated yearly, averaging 32,596.130 RMB from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2022, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 107,580.700 RMB in 2022 and a record low of 6,022.000 RMB in 1996. Average Wage: On Duty: Guangxi: Nanning data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Nanning Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GG: Average Wage: On Duty: Prefecture Level City.

China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Goes Out data was reported at 4,893.000 RMB in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,828.000 RMB for Jun 2024. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Goes Out data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,432.000 RMB from Dec 2008 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,441.000 RMB in Dec 2023 and a record low of 1,340.000 RMB in Dec 2008. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Goes Out 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.

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.

Standard of Monthly Minimum Wage: Liaoning data was reported at 2,100.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,910.000 RMB for 2023. Standard of Monthly Minimum Wage: Liaoning data is updated yearly, averaging 1,300.000 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2024, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,100.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 350.000 RMB in 2005. Standard of Monthly Minimum Wage: Liaoning data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GC: Standard of Monthly Minimum Wage.

Average Wage: Guangdong: Jiangmen: Taishan data was reported at 67,785.000 RMB in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 65,053.000 RMB for 2018. Average Wage: Guangdong: Jiangmen: Taishan data is updated yearly, averaging 26,177.000 RMB from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2019, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67,785.000 RMB in 2019 and a record low of 9,816.000 RMB in 2004. Average Wage: Guangdong: Jiangmen: Taishan 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.GK: Average Wage: County Level Region.

The statistic shows the average monthly income in China in 2017, by generation. According to the result of a survey, around 32 percent of the surveyed Chinese Millennials earned averagely below 7,000 Rmb per month.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Monthly Earnings

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Monthly Earnings stood at 2,427 USD in Sep 2024, compared with the previous figure of 2,395 USD in Jun 2024
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1999 to Sep 2024, with an average number of 1,668 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 2,427 USD in Sep 2024 and a record low of 1,331 USD in Mar 2005

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. Census and Statistics Department provides Monthly Average Wage Rate in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover the basic wages/salaries (including paid holidays and leave), commission and tips (tips received directly from customers are excluded), shift allowance, cost-of-living allowance, meal allowance and meal benefits, good attendance bonus, guaranteed year-end bonus, and other regular and guaranteed bonuses and allowances. Monthly Earnings prior to March 2009 are calculated from comparable discontinued series.


Further information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Hong Kong SAR (China) Population reached 8 million people in Dec 2023
• Unemployment Rate of Hong Kong SAR (China) remained the same at 3 % in Nov 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 57 % in Nov 2024

China Standard of Monthly Minimum Wage data was reported at 1,060.000 RMB in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 870.000 RMB for 2010. China Standard of Monthly Minimum Wage data is updated yearly, averaging 641.000 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,060.000 RMB in 2011 and a record low of 367.500 RMB in 2005. China Standard of Monthly Minimum Wage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GC: Standard of Monthly Minimum Wage.

China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Tertiary Industry: Transport, Storage and Postal Service data was reported at 5,469.000 RMB in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,301.000 RMB for Dec 2022. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Tertiary Industry: Transport, Storage and Postal Service data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,911.500 RMB from Dec 2009 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,469.000 RMB in Dec 2023 and a record low of 1,671.000 RMB in Dec 2009. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Tertiary Industry: Transport, Storage and Postal Service 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.

China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Secondary Industry: Construction data was reported at 5,488.000 RMB in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,358.000 RMB for Dec 2022. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Secondary Industry: Construction data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,802.500 RMB from Dec 2009 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,488.000 RMB in Dec 2023 and a record low of 1,625.000 RMB in Dec 2009. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Secondary Industry: Construction 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.

Average Wage: Guizhou: South Guizhou data was reported at 94,821.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 92,881.000 RMB for 2022. Average Wage: Guizhou: South Guizhou data is updated yearly, averaging 57,270.000 RMB from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2023, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94,821.000 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 14,054.000 RMB in 2005. Average Wage: Guizhou: South Guizhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South Guizhou Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GP: Average Wage: Prefecture Level Region.

Average Wage: Fujian: Fuzhou: Minqing data was reported at 83,834.000 RMB in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 78,400.000 RMB for 2019. Average Wage: Fujian: Fuzhou: Minqing data is updated yearly, averaging 43,773.000 RMB from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2020, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83,834.000 RMB in 2020 and a record low of 13,528.000 RMB in 2004. Average Wage: Fujian: Fuzhou: Minqing 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.GK: Average Wage: County Level Region.

In 2023, the average annual wage of employees in Beijing municipality in China amounted to approximately 188.4 thousand yuan. The average nominal wage more than doubled over the last decade.

Hong Kong Average Monthly Wages: Receptionist & Telephone Operator data was reported at 15,177.000 HKD in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,055.000 HKD for Mar 2018. Hong Kong Average Monthly Wages: Receptionist & Telephone Operator data is updated quarterly, averaging 10,257.000 HKD from Mar 1999 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,177.000 HKD in Jun 2018 and a record low of 9,519.000 HKD in Sep 2004. Hong Kong Average Monthly Wages: Receptionist & Telephone Operator data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.G109: Average Wages: by Occupation ISCO 1988.

Key information about China Household Income per Capita

• China Annual Household Income per Capita reached 4,805.935 USD in Dec 2013, compared with the previous value of 4,273.467 USD in Dec 2012.
• China Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1985 to Dec 2013, with an averaged value of 711.353 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,805.935 USD in Dec 2013 and a record low of 262.918 USD in Dec 1986.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of China grew 12.700 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC converts Annual Household Income per Capita into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers urban area only.

China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Tertiary Industry: Accommodation and Catering Trade data was reported at 3,998.000 RMB in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,824.000 RMB for Dec 2022. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Tertiary Industry: Accommodation and Catering Trade data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,945.500 RMB from Dec 2009 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,998.000 RMB in Dec 2023 and a record low of 1,264.000 RMB in Dec 2009. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Tertiary Industry: Accommodation and Catering Trade 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.