National minimum wage
Minimum wage in China
CN¥2,690 per month
Effective 2025-01-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
Set per province/region. Range CNY 1,620-2,690/month. Highest (Shanghai) shown.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- CN¥15.52
- Daily
- CN¥124
- Weekly
- CN¥621
- Monthly
- CN¥2,690
- Annual
- CN¥32,280
Roughly $375 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- CN¥15.52
- Weekly (40h)
- CN¥621
- Monthly
- CN¥2,690
- Annual
- CN¥32,280
Approximately $375 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in China: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in China?
- The minimum wage in China is CN¥2,690 per month, effective 2025-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the China minimum wage works out to about CN¥32,280 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Set per province/region. Range CNY 1,620-2,690/month. Highest (Shanghai) shown.