Key information about China Monthly Earnings

• China Monthly Earnings stood at 1,392 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous figure of 1,336 USD in Dec 2022
• China Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2000 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 349 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,393 USD in Dec 2021 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 1,410 million people in Dec 2023
• Unemployment Rate of China dropped to 5 % in Jun 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 66 % in Dec 2023

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.

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.

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.

Minimum Wages in China increased to 2690 CNY/Month in 2025 from 2590 CNY/Month in 2024. This dataset provides - China Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, 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 2013 and 2023. During that period, average annual salaries of employees in non-private urban units have grown from around ****** to ******* yuan per year. Yet as of 2022, large income disparities still existed between different regions in China. While employees in Shanghai enjoyed the highest annual salaries on average, Henan province and Jilin province in central and northeastern 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.

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.

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.

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 Index: Urban Non-private: Hubei data was reported at 107.732 Prev Year=100 in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 104.530 Prev Year=100 for 2022. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Hubei data is updated yearly, averaging 111.298 Prev Year=100 from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 138.100 Prev Year=100 in 1994 and a record low of 104.530 Prev Year=100 in 2022. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Hubei 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 Index.

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.

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 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.

The statistic shows average monthly income of migrant laborers in China in 2024, by region. That year, the average income of a Chinese migrant laborer working in West China amounted to ***** yuan per month.

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

China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Goes Out data was reported at 5,012.000 RMB in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,634.000 RMB for Dec 2024. China Average Monthly Income: Migrant Worker: Goes Out data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,471.000 RMB from Dec 2008 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,634.000 RMB in Dec 2024 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.

According to a survey among ****** workers conducted in ************* in China, the average monthly salary of blue-collar workers in the country amounted to ***** yuan. This was up from ***** yuan in the previous year.

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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Inspiration

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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 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.