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.

China is the largest labor force market in the world. China’s economic prosperity wouldn’t exist without the large number of people working in this country. With increasing living standards and growing inflation, the wages of employees in China are increasing as well. As of 2022, average wages in China increased to ******* yuan from ****** yuan in 2012. Wage gap between regions The wages vary in China depending on sector, position, gender and region like in any other country. Since China’s different regions have developed unequally, the wage gaps between people working in different regions can also be very large. This is a reason for no single minimum wage being set for the entire nation. The local governments set minimum wages based on local living standards. Considering the city tier, the wage standards are higher in cities with higher rankings. ******** and ******* have the highest minimum wage standards in China. Although the minimum wages in China have been increasing, the standards are still lower than in developed countries. Challenges of increasing labor costs Increasing wages also make the labor force market less attractive. Affected by increasing labor costs and the China-United States trade war, many companies are transferring their investment destinations, especially in the manufacturing sector. Local governments are also taking measures to ensure the living costs remain at a reasonable level to retain companies and employees. These measures include regulating the residential housing market more strictly.

The statistic shows the average annual salary of employees working for urban non-private companies and organizations in China between 2013 and 2023, by geographic region. In 2023, the average income of an employee working at an urban unit in West China ranged at approximately ******* yuan per year.

Average Wage: Guangdong: Huizhou: Huidong data was reported at 79,980.000 RMB in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 73,058.000 RMB for 2018. Average Wage: Guangdong: Huizhou: Huidong data is updated yearly, averaging 32,896.000 RMB from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2019, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79,980.000 RMB in 2019 and a record low of 11,216.000 RMB in 2004. Average Wage: Guangdong: Huizhou: Huidong 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.

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.

This statistic shows the average annual salary of employees in not privately held companies and organizations in urban China in 2023, by sector. In 2023, the average annual wage of a construction worker in urban China was around 85,800 yuan, compared to 78,300 in the previous year. IT, research, and financial services are sectors where the average income is the highest.

Average Wage: On Duty: Shandong: Yantai data was reported at 96,568.000 RMB in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 88,339.000 RMB for 2020. Average Wage: On Duty: Shandong: Yantai data is updated yearly, averaging 29,958.705 RMB from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2021, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96,568.000 RMB in 2021 and a record low of 5,603.000 RMB in 1996. Average Wage: On Duty: Shandong: Yantai data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Yantai 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 Wage: Manufacturing data was reported at 58,049.000 RMB in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 54,338.000 RMB for 2016. China Average Wage: Manufacturing data is updated yearly, averaging 50,684.000 RMB from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2017, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58,049.000 RMB in 2017 and a record low of 42,911.000 RMB in 2013. China Average Wage: 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 Wage: by Industry.

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.

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 ***** yuan per month.

This statistic shows the average yearly wages in the manufacturing sector in China from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, the average wages in manufacturing in China increased to approximately 97,500 yuan from 92,500 yuan in the previous year.

Average Wage: On Duty: Henan: Zhengzhou data was reported at 105,620.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 97,244.000 RMB for 2022. Average Wage: On Duty: Henan: Zhengzhou data is updated yearly, averaging 31,307.265 RMB from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2023, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 105,620.000 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 6,093.000 RMB in 1996. Average Wage: On Duty: Henan: Zhengzhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Zhengzhou 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.

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.

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

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.

Average Wage: On Duty: Gansu: Lanzhou data was reported at 111,014.438 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 100,596.191 RMB for 2022. Average Wage: On Duty: Gansu: Lanzhou data is updated yearly, averaging 31,479.700 RMB from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2023, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111,014.438 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 6,379.000 RMB in 1996. Average Wage: On Duty: Gansu: Lanzhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lanzhou 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.

This statistic shows the average annual salary in China as of 2018, by profession. That year, technical expert staff such as engineers had earned around ****** yuan in China on average.

Average Wage: On Duty: Fujian: Xiamen data was reported at 126,571.117 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 124,463.000 RMB for 2022. Average Wage: On Duty: Fujian: Xiamen data is updated yearly, averaging 38,368.965 RMB from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2023, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126,571.117 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 10,823.000 RMB in 1996. Average Wage: On Duty: Fujian: Xiamen data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Xiamen 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.

This statistic shows the average annual per capita disposable income of rural households in China from 1990 to 2024. In 2024, per capita disposable income of rural households in China amounted to around ****** yuan.

In 2017, full-time employees in the financial industry had the highest average annual wages in the Shanghai municipality, amounting to more than 231 thousand yuan. The lowest average wages were payed in the resident service sector.