🧮 Salary & tax calculator
An estimate of your net salary in China after tax and social insurance.
| Gross salary | ¥6,000 |
| Social insurance (base ¥6,000 × 30%) | −¥1,800 |
| Taxable income | ¥0 |
| Tax rate | 3% |
| Income tax | −¥0 |
| Net salary | ¥4,200 |
ℹ️ Indicative figures — they vary by city and residency. For guidance only.
🗺️ Working by province
A general guide to how easy it is for foreigners to work and settle by province.
The biggest hub for foreigners and trade — plenty of jobs, flexible procedures.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Yiwu and trade centres — ideal for sourcing and export.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,790 (¥6,000)Higher pay and higher costs, very international.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥2,215 (¥6,000)Strong industry and good opportunities near Shanghai.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Maritime trade and ports, with Arab communities.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)The capital — stricter residence rules, higher competition.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥2,046 (¥6,000)Industry, agriculture and ports, reasonable costs.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Low cost of living and a large domestic market.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)More complex security and administrative procedures.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)High altitude and entry restrictions — the hardest to work in.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)📋 Requirements to work in China
- 📄 A work permit sponsored by your employer.
- 🎓 Usually a degree + 2 years' experience for some roles.
- 🏥 An approved medical check.
- 🛂 A work (Z) visa, then a residence permit.
- 📝 A registered work contract and police registration.