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.

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.

Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Fujian data was reported at 104.544 Prev Year=100 in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 105.845 Prev Year=100 for 2022. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Fujian data is updated yearly, averaging 111.200 Prev Year=100 from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.600 Prev Year=100 in 1994 and a record low of 104.544 Prev Year=100 in 2023. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Fujian 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 Index: Urban Non-private: Anhui data was reported at 105.108 Prev Year=100 in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 105.101 Prev Year=100 for 2022. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Anhui data is updated yearly, averaging 112.300 Prev Year=100 from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 136.900 Prev Year=100 in 1994 and a record low of 103.000 Prev Year=100 in 1998. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Anhui 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.

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

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Inspiration

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Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Shandong data was reported at 104.777 Prev Year=100 in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 107.892 Prev Year=100 for 2022. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Shandong data is updated yearly, averaging 112.100 Prev Year=100 from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 137.800 Prev Year=100 in 1994 and a record low of 104.400 Prev Year=100 in 1998. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Shandong 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.

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.

CN: Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Education data was reported at 103.000 Prev Year=100 in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 108.107 Prev Year=100 for 2022. CN: Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Education data is updated yearly, averaging 110.755 Prev Year=100 from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2023, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 117.695 Prev Year=100 in 2015 and a record low of 103.000 Prev Year=100 in 2023. CN: Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Education 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 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.

This dataset provides values for WAGES IN MANUFACTURING reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Qinghai data was reported at 104.750 Prev Year=100 in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 106.039 Prev Year=100 for 2022. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Qinghai data is updated yearly, averaging 111.517 Prev Year=100 from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 131.000 Prev Year=100 in 1994 and a record low of 104.750 Prev Year=100 in 2023. Average Wage Index: Urban Non-private: Qinghai 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.

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

Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: Health Care and Social Work data was reported at 143,818.000 RMB in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 135,222.000 RMB for Dec 2022. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: Health Care and Social Work data is updated quarterly, averaging 67,445.500 RMB from Mar 2012 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 143,818.000 RMB in Dec 2023 and a record low of 11,997.000 RMB in Mar 2012. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: Health Care and Social Work 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: Urban Non-private.

Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: Wholesale & Retail Trade data was reported at 124,362.000 RMB in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 115,408.000 RMB for Dec 2022. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: Wholesale & Retail Trade data is updated quarterly, averaging 32,375.000 RMB from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 124,362.000 RMB in Dec 2023 and a record low of 7,488.000 RMB in Mar 2010. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: Wholesale & Retail 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 Wage: by Industry: Urban Non-private. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: International Organization data was reported at 0.000 RMB in Mar 2008. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: International Organization data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 RMB from Mar 2008 (Median) to Mar 2008, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 RMB in Mar 2008 and a record low of 0.000 RMB in Mar 2008. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: International Organization 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: Urban Non-private.

Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Water Conservancy, Environment & Public Utility Management data was reported at 68,656.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 68,256.000 RMB for 2022. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Water Conservancy, Environment & Public Utility Management data is updated yearly, averaging 36,123.000 RMB from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2023, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,656.000 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 11,774.000 RMB in 2003. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Water Conservancy, Environment & Public Utility Management 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: Urban Non-private.

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: Urban Non-private: ytd: Farming, Forestry Animal Husbandry & Fishery data was reported at 62,952.000 RMB in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 58,976.000 RMB for Dec 2022. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: Farming, Forestry Animal Husbandry & Fishery data is updated quarterly, averaging 15,524.000 RMB from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62,952.000 RMB in Dec 2023 and a record low of 3,541.000 RMB in Mar 2010. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: ytd: Farming, Forestry Animal Husbandry & Fishery 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: Urban Non-private.

China Average Wage: SOU: Manufacturing data was reported at 109,987.000 RMB in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 118,127.000 RMB for 2022. China Average Wage: SOU: Manufacturing data is updated yearly, averaging 9,072.000 RMB from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2023, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 118,127.000 RMB in 2022 and a record low of 663.000 RMB in 1978. China Average Wage: SOU: 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: Urban State Owned Unit.

Average Wage: On Duty: Hunan: Changsha data was reported at 121,171.000 RMB in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 114,805.000 RMB for 2021. Average Wage: On Duty: Hunan: Changsha data is updated yearly, averaging 34,887.870 RMB from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2022, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 121,171.000 RMB in 2022 and a record low of 5,849.000 RMB in 1996. Average Wage: On Duty: Hunan: Changsha data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Changsha 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.