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Human Resources Average Salaries in China 2024

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in China?


Average Monthly Salary
28,200 CNY
( 339,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
11,800
CNY
AVERAGE
28,200
CNY
HIGH
47,900
CNY
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Human Resources in China typically earns around 28,200 CNY. Salaries range from 11,800 CNY (lowest average) to 47,900 CNY (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Human Resources domain in China exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator18,900 CNY
Benefits Analyst23,600 CNY
Benefits Manager37,800 CNY
Benefits Specialist22,900 CNY
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer39,900 CNY
Chief Happiness Officer39,400 CNY
Chief Human Resources Officer46,000 CNY
Chief Listening Officer36,100 CNY
Chief People Officer46,800 CNY
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer35,500 CNY
Compensation Analyst23,400 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Manager39,400 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Officer16,000 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Specialist22,900 CNY
Compensation Manager37,300 CNY
Corporate Director of Human Resources49,100 CNY
Corporate Recruiter33,200 CNY
Corporate Trainer22,500 CNY
Director of Talent Acquisition43,600 CNY
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist28,400 CNY
Employee Benefits Administrator28,100 CNY
Employee Benefits Consultant34,600 CNY
Employee Benefits Coordinator14,200 CNY
Employee Communications Manager31,800 CNY
Employee Development Specialist31,700 CNY
Employee Engagement Specialist31,100 CNY
Employee Experience Manager35,200 CNY
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator30,300 CNY
Employee Performance Specialist22,400 CNY
Employee Relations Analyst30,600 CNY
Employee Relations Manager32,800 CNY
Employee Relations Practitioner34,000 CNY
Employee Relations Representative23,200 CNY
Employee Relations Specialist31,900 CNY
Employee Services Manager34,300 CNY
Employee Services Specialist30,500 CNY
Employee Wellness Officer24,000 CNY
Employment Advice Worker15,100 CNY
Employment Interviewer23,300 CNY
Employment Relations Officer14,300 CNY
Employment Service Specialist18,200 CNY
Employment Services Coordinator21,000 CNY
Enrollment Counselor29,500 CNY
Equal Opportunity Representative23,300 CNY
Executive Human Capital Management45,200 CNY
Executive Recruiter32,100 CNY
Expatriate Administration Manager31,400 CNY
Expatriate Administration Supervisor22,300 CNY
Global Mobility Manager39,300 CNY
Head of Culture37,200 CNY
Head of Human Resources42,200 CNY
Headhunter31,700 CNY
Health Benefits Coordinator19,600 CNY
HRIS Analyst16,400 CNY
HRIS Manager26,800 CNY
HRIS Officer13,600 CNY
HRIS Supervisor16,100 CNY
Human Resources Administration Specialist19,100 CNY
Human Resources Administrative Assistant13,800 CNY
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator18,000 CNY
Human Resources Administrator20,000 CNY
Human Resources Advisor30,000 CNY
Human Resources Analyst27,400 CNY
Human Resources Assessor16,900 CNY
Human Resources Assistant12,300 CNY
Human Resources Assistant Manager33,300 CNY
Human Resources Associate12,000 CNY
Human Resources Compliance Officer28,800 CNY
Human Resources Consultant36,900 CNY
Human Resources Coordinator13,300 CNY
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager28,200 CNY
Human Resources Data Scientist29,400 CNY
Human Resources Deputy Manager 34,200 CNY
Human Resources Development Manager41,700 CNY
Human Resources Director47,000 CNY
Human Resources Executive32,600 CNY
Human Resources Generalist24,000 CNY
Human Resources Manager43,600 CNY
Human Resources Officer17,000 CNY
Human Resources Recruiter32,100 CNY
Human Resources Representative17,700 CNY
Human Resources Section Head29,500 CNY
Human Resources Services Manager39,700 CNY
Human Resources Shared Services Manager30,600 CNY
Human Resources Specialist23,800 CNY
Human Resources Superintendent16,500 CNY
Human Resources Systems Administrator25,300 CNY
Human Resources Technology Consultant26,600 CNY
Human Resources Training Executive32,900 CNY
Human Resources Transformation Consultant32,000 CNY
Human Resources Vice President46,700 CNY
Industrial Organizational Psychologist41,500 CNY
Job Evaluation Specialist31,200 CNY
Labor Relations Director38,000 CNY
Labor Relations Manager36,000 CNY
Labor Relations Specialist17,300 CNY
Learning and Development Manager38,100 CNY
Learning and Development Specialist27,900 CNY
Occupational Health and Safety Officer17,100 CNY
Organizational Development Consultant36,700 CNY
Organizational Development Manager38,300 CNY
Organizational Development Specialist19,500 CNY
Payroll Assistant15,200 CNY
Payroll Supervisor18,700 CNY
People Development Officer23,600 CNY
People Operations Analyst30,700 CNY
Personnel Officer13,600 CNY
Personnel Recruiter32,500 CNY
Records Clerk11,300 CNY
Records Manager19,300 CNY
Recruiter33,400 CNY
Recruiting Coordinator16,000 CNY
Recruiting Manager45,000 CNY
Recruitment Consultant29,900 CNY
Recruitment Officer18,200 CNY
Recruitment Supervisor26,300 CNY
Remote Collaboration Consultant25,000 CNY
Remote Work Compliance Manager34,900 CNY
Remote Work Coordinator22,000 CNY
Remote Work Manager30,600 CNY
Research Associate14,800 CNY
SAP Resource Manager32,800 CNY
Talent Acquisition Manager41,000 CNY
Talent Acquisition Specialist25,200 CNY
Talent Brand Manager37,300 CNY
Talent Management Officer19,600 CNY
Technical Recruiter20,500 CNY
Training Administrator18,200 CNY
Training and Development Manager37,700 CNY
Training and Development Section Head31,400 CNY
Training Executive35,300 CNY
Training Manager38,900 CNY
Training Officer15,400 CNY
Training Specialist25,000 CNY
Workforce Planning Analyst29,000 CNY


Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in China

Median and salary distribution China Human Resources monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
26,200 CNY or more
10% of people earn
22,600 to 26,200 CNY
20% of people earn
14,700 CNY or less
65% of people earn
14,700 to 22,600 CNY
Minimum Salary
11,800 CNY
Median
25,700 CNY
Maximum
47,900 CNY




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Human Resources in China range from 11,800 CNY (starting average salary) to 47,900 CNY (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Human Resources is 25,700 CNY, implying that half of the workforce in China earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Human Resources in China earn less than 20,300 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 30,200 CNY, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Human Resources in China. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 14,700 CNY to 22,600 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 14,700 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 22,600 CNY to 26,200 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 26,200 CNY or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Human Resources in China having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Human Resources in China, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in China costs anywhere from 147,000 CNY to 441,000 CNY and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Human Resources / China

Salary comparison by gender China Human Resources monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Human Resources in China, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
28,900 CNY
Female-5%
27,400 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Human Resources / China

How much are annual salary increments in China for individuals working in Human Resources? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Human Resources in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate China Human Resources
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

China / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in China is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Human Resources / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Human Resources
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46% of surveyed staff in Human Resources reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 54% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Human Resources / China


160 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Human Resources in China is 160 CNY.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Human Resources in China is 68 CNY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Beijing32,400 CNY
Changchun27,000 CNY
Changsha25,600 CNY
Chengdu29,600 CNY
Chongqing32,700 CNY
Dalian26,700 CNY
Dongguan25,400 CNY
Foshan25,100 CNY
Fuzhou26,900 CNY
Guangzhou31,200 CNY
Hangzhou31,300 CNY
Harbin30,000 CNY
Jinan31,400 CNY
Kunming25,400 CNY
Nanjing28,200 CNY
Qingdao29,100 CNY
Quanzhou26,500 CNY
Shanghai30,500 CNY
Shantou27,600 CNY
Shenyang29,200 CNY
Shenzhen27,900 CNY
Suzhou27,200 CNY
Tianjin29,600 CNY
Wenzhou27,800 CNY
Wuhan32,300 CNY
Wuxi24,200 CNY
Xi an30,900 CNY
Xiamen25,900 CNY
Zhengzhou25,000 CNY

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Anhui29,200 CNY
Beijing24,100 CNY
Chongqing25,700 CNY
Fujian27,400 CNY
Gansu25,200 CNY
Guangdong31,200 CNY
Guangxi28,500 CNY
Guizhou26,100 CNY
Hainan23,700 CNY
Hebei30,000 CNY
Heilongjiang26,700 CNY
Henan30,900 CNY
Hubei29,200 CNY
Hunan29,800 CNY
Jiangsu30,400 CNY
Jiangxi28,200 CNY
Jilin25,800 CNY
Liaoning28,000 CNY
Nei Monggol25,300 CNY
Ningxia23,700 CNY
Qinghai23,400 CNY
Shaanxi27,300 CNY
Shandong31,500 CNY
Shanghai25,200 CNY
Shanxi26,800 CNY
Sichuan31,000 CNY
Tianjin24,400 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur25,000 CNY
Xizang [Tibet]23,300 CNY
Yunnan28,900 CNY
Zhejiang29,500 CNY

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in China is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
28,600 CNY
Public Sector+6%
30,300 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Human Resources in China?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 25,700 CNY and 30,200 CNY. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Human Resources in China ranges from 11,800 CNY to 20,300 CNY. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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