Employer of record in China
25 sourced figures on hiring in China, drawn from 7 sources and normalized for comparison: statutory rules, employer cost and exactly what an EOR covers locally. Every figure is dated.
Hiring here: complex, mid-range on cost, and fast to hire via EOR.
Employer of record in China: the statutory snapshot
The headline employer costs, pay floor and worker protections for hiring in China through an employer of record, each figure sourced and dated. 44 EOR providers cover China.
| Minimum wage | CNY 1,930/mo | ILOSTAT, 2024-01-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Employer social security | 24.61% | ISSA Country Profiles, 2024-01-01 |
| Corporate tax | 25% | OECD, 2026-01-01 |
| Notice period | 4.3 weeks | National government, 2026-09-12 |
| Severance | 23.1 weeks | National government, 2026-09-12 |
| Annual leave (minimum, once eligible) | 5 | National government, 2026-09-12 |
| Public holidays | 13 | National government, 2026-10-05 |
| Maternity leave | 12.9 weeks | National government, 2026-09-12 |
As of 2026-10-05. Each value is the winning figure from primary and harmonized sources, resolved by a documented priority chain. Full record with provenance below.
Reading the data
What the figures say about China
The statutory minimum wage in China is CNY 1930 per month, against an average monthly wage of employees of CNY 5436, so the floor sits well below what the typical employee earns. On top of pay, employers face a social security rate of 24.61%, while employees contribute 11%, and the corporate tax rate is 25%. Payroll runs monthly, and there is no statutory 13th salary. Ending a contract carries a statutory severance of 23.1 weeks and a notice period of 4.3 weeks. Statutory annual leave is 5, public holidays total 13 days, and maternity leave is 12.9 weeks, while paternity leave is none (0 weeks). Actual weekly hours worked average 45 hours per week, and the top personal income tax rate is 45%.
Where to start
Three ways to hire in China
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The full record
Every figure behind the snapshot
Not a guide, a record: 25 figures for China from 7 sources, last refreshed 2026-10-05. Each value carries its source and the date it was pulled. Hover any provenance tag for the full chain.
The differentiator
What an EOR handles in China
An EOR removes the entity and the payroll machinery. It does not remove your obligations as the people manager.
Provider × country
Who can employ in China
44 providers operate an EOR in China, ranked by Select Score.
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