In China, minimum wage will vary among the 31 provinces. Shanghai has the highest minimum wage of RMB 2.590 per month.
Some of the minimum wages are:
- Beijing RMB 2,320
- Guangdong
- Guangzhou RMB 2,300
- Shenzhen RMB 2,360
- Shanghai RMB 2,590
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Hiring guidelines in China
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Pay & taxes
Leave policy
Termination
Time-off
Additional info
Minimum Wage Requirements
Individual Income Tax
The individual income tax in China ranges from 3% to 45%. Income tax is calculated according to progressive rates, where the tax rate increases as the gross annual income increases.
| Gross Annual Income | Tax Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Less than 36,000 | 3% |
| 36,000.01 - 144,000 | 10% |
| 144,000.01 - 300,000 | 20% |
| 300,000.01 - 420,000 | 25% |
| 420,000.01 - 660,000 | 30% |
| 660,000.01 - 960,000 | 35% |
| Above 960,000 | 45% |
Payroll Cost
The employer cost will vary from province and region.
Shanghai: the employer cost is generally estimated at 36% of the employee salary.
- Pension Fund - 16%
- Health Insurance - 9.50%
- Unemployment Fund - 0.50%
- Work Injury Fund 0.16%
- Maternity Leave - 1%
- Housing Fund - 7%
- Disability Fund - 1.50%
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
Standard working hours are 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. The standard workweek is from Monday to Friday. However, the work week can be extended to 6 days, and 44 hours per week.
Overtime payment is mandatory. Hours outside of standard work hours are considered overtime. Employees can work a maximum of 3 hours of overtime a day. For additional hours, employees are paid:
- 150% of the hourly rate, during workdays.
- 200% of the hourly rate, on weekends.
- 300% of the hourly rate, on holidays.
Employees can work up to 36 hours of overtime per month.