Monthly minimum wage in China
China: Monthly minimum wage was 1,930 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in China, 1995–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
China recorded 1,930 for monthly minimum wage in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 40.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in China peaked at 1,930 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 240, in 1995.
China ranks 106th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 240 | — |
| 1996 | 270 | +12.5% |
| 1997 | 290 | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 310 | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 400 | +29.0% |
| 2000 | 412 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 435 | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 465 | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 465 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 545 | +17.2% |
| 2005 | 580 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 640 | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 730 | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 680 | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 680 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 865 | +27.2% |
| 2011 | 1,015 | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 1,138 | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 1,295 | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 1,370 | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 1,525 | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 1,540 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 1,655 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 1,690 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 1,780 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 1,790 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 1,850 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 1,930 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 1,930 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,930 | +0.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 1,930 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,300, 31% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- China's 1,930 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,010, 48% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 302 | 240 | 400 | 5 |
| 2000s | 563.2 | 412 | 730 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,387 | 865 | 1,780 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,886 | 1,790 | 1,930 | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More work & labour data for China
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.74 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0615 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.12 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 275,362 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 319,567 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 326,230 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 645,797 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in China?
- Monthly minimum wage in China was 1,930 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1,930 in 2022.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 240 in 1995.
- How does China rank for monthly minimum wage?
- China ranks 106th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.