🇨🇳 China · Salaries
Typical salaries by role in China — pay ranges, taxes, and cost-of-living context.
China has no national minimum wage; each of the 31 provinces and municipalities sets its own (often with several local tiers), overseen by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS). In 2026 monthly minimums range roughly from RMB 1,420 to RMB 2,740 (highest in Shanghai). MOHRSS and local bureaus publish the official figures.
- There is no national minimum wage; each province/municipality sets its own (often with several local tiers) — check the local rate.
- In 2026, monthly minimums range roughly RMB 1,420–2,740 (Shanghai highest; Beijing highest hourly) — verify locally.
- MOHRSS issues guidelines; provincial governments set and update the rates.
- Pay is quoted gross; individual income tax and social-insurance contributions reduce take-home — see this country's tax page.
Official authorities
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS)
National authority overseeing minimum wages and labour.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- China Government Portal — State Council official portal — policy releases, public services, and government documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — China's foreign policy and consular services — passport, visa, and consular protection info
- National Immigration Administration — Visas, permanent residency, and border control for foreigners entering China
- State Taxation Administration — Personal income tax filing, business tax registration, and VAT invoice verification