How much tax you pay in China
In China, the modelled payslip deductions are Social insurance + housing fund and Income tax (IIT). These figures are for the 2025 tax year and model a single, tax-resident, employed person with no dependents and only universal allowances.
APPROXIMATE. IIT + social + housing fund (Shanghai). Other cities differ.
The calculator taxes China in its own currency and can convert the result into yours, so you can compare like for like. The effective tax rate is currency-independent — the most honest way to compare China against other countries.
What you keep at different salaries in China
| Gross salary | Take-home | Effective tax |
|---|---|---|
| ¥360,000 | ¥266,520 | 26.0% |
| ¥720,000 | ¥520,646 | 27.7% |
| ¥1,400,000 | ¥936,276 | 33.1% |
Illustrative single-resident estimates for 2025, in CNY.
China take-home pay — FAQ
How much tax do I pay in China?
On a ¥720,000 salary, a single resident in China pays roughly ¥199,354 in income tax and mandatory employee social contributions — an effective rate of about 27.7% for the 2025 tax year.
What is the take-home pay on ¥720,000 in China?
About ¥520,646 per year — an effective tax rate of 27.7%. Use the calculator above to try your own salary.
What is deducted from salary in China?
Social insurance + housing fund and Income tax (IIT). Figures exclude employer contributions, voluntary pensions, local taxes and personal reliefs.