Cost to hire in China
True employer cost in China is gross salary plus ~28.85% employer social contributions. Use the calculator below.
That's a 28.8% uplift over gross salary.
Employer contributions range 28.85–40.2%. Major cities: social insurance 23.85–28.2% plus housing fund 5–12%; local caps. Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — China, checked 2026-10-21.
Get this estimate confirmed in writing for your role →How to hire
Use an Employer of Record to hire in 5–10 business days without setting up a local entity. Entity setup only pays off after ~15 employees.
How EOR works →Full country guide
Working hours, leave, notice, minimum wage, and misclassification risk for China.
Read the China guide →Other countries
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We'll walk you through EOR setup, contracts, benefits, and onboarding, no entity required. Send the role and salary and we confirm the total cost in writing.
Send the role, a selected worker or an existing-team requirement in China. Get a written recommendation covering the model, cost categories, responsibilities and next steps. One hire is welcome; no meeting required.
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