China Salary Calculator
Easily estimate take home pay after income tax so you can have an idea of what to possibly expect when planning your budget
Last reviewed on January 29, 2023
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Summary
Enter your employment income into the salary calculator above to estimate how taxes in China may affect your finances. You'll then get your estimated take home pay, an estimated breakdown of your potential tax liability, and a quick summary down here so you can have a better idea of what to possibly expect when planning your budget.
This salary calculator also works as an income tax calculator for China, as it shows you how much income tax you have to pay based on your salary and personal details.
To learn more about , its income tax, and tax brackets, so that you can get a deeper understanding of how your budget and finances may be affected, scroll down to the detail section below!
Quick Facts about China
- Name(s) in Native Language(s):中国
- Main Language(s):Mandarin
- Currency:Renminbi (¥)
- Capital:Beijing
- Total Population:1,411,778,724
- Most Populous City:Shanghai
- Time Zone(s):UTC+8
- International Phone Code:+86
- Driving Side:Right
- Climate:Extremely varied
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income tax rate in China?
The individual income tax rate in China is progressive and ranges from 3% to 45% depending on your income. This income tax calculator can help estimate your average income tax rate and your take home pay.
How many income tax brackets are there in China?
The income tax system in China has seven different tax brackets. For more details, check out our detail section.
China Income Tax Brackets and Other Information
The individual income tax (IIT) system in China is a progressive tax system. This means that your income is split into multiple brackets where lower brackets are taxed at lower rates and higher brackets are taxed at higher rates. Tax rates range from 3% to 45%.
For 2022 tax year
| Taxable Income (CNY) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First 36,000 | 3% |
| From 36,000 to 144,000 | 10% |
| From 144,000 to 300,000 | 20% |
| From 300,000 to 420,000 | 25% |
| From 420,000 to 660,000 | 30% |
| From 660,000 to 960,000 | 35% |
| From 960,000 onwards | 45% |
A standard basic deduction exists which helps to lower your taxable income and provide some tax relief. Many other deductions also exist for things like mortgage interest payments, child education, continued education, charitable contributions, elderly care, certain business expenses, certain medical expenses, and certain rental expenses, among many others.
Some sources may also include and show a "quick deduction" alongside the tax brackets. However, that is not actually a real deduction in the true sense of the word. The "quick deduction" only serves to make the process of calculating the progressive tax easier via a shortcut formula that relies on it. The calculated results are the same between using the normal way to calculate tax based on progressive rates and via the shortcut formula that incorporates the "quick deduction".
Lastly, there exists different tax rates for income other than normal employment income. However, since that is beyond the scope of our calculator, which is focused on normal employment income, we will not cover that topic here.
Social Security in China
The social security system in China consists of a pension system, health care, unemployment insurance, and a work related injury insurance.
Contributions to all are shared between employers and employees with the exception of the work related injury insurance which only requires employers to contribute.
The contribution rates for each vary a little based on where you are located. In addition, there is a maximum cap on the applicable income as well.
Our calculator includes the rates for Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing which are among the largest cities in China.
Resident status and income tax in China
Resident taxpayers are generally subject to income tax on their worldwide income while non-resident taxpayers are generally only subject to income tax on China-sourced income.
Individuals that stay in China for at least 183 days in a tax year are considered residents for tax purposes. Conversely, those that stay for fewer than 183 days within a tax year are considered to be non-residents for tax purposes.
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Disclaimer
- The content shown on this page is strictly for educational purposes only. It does not represent advice nor is it a substitute for a professional advisor.
- Estimated results are just estimates. They are not a guarantee of future results.
- While internal calculations are not rounded, all final resultant numbers are rounded normally with numbers ending in 0.5 and above being rounded up.
- Tax situations vary widely and calculations can get very complex. This salary calculator only provides a rough estimate according to the most common scenarios for standard employment income that comes from an employer. If you are self-employed, your taxes might differ.
- There may be additional deductions, credits, exemptions, allowances, reliefs, etc depending on many factors. Some factors are about your family such as the number of dependents, children, relatives, parents, etc. Other factors may include mortgage payments, property depreciation, charitible donations, additional voluntary retirement contributions, etc. Whether or not you are handicapped and/or disabled may also sometimes be an additional factor.
- Depending on region and jurisdiction, salary bonuses may be treated and taxed differently from standard salary.
- Calculators from other sites may show slightly different numbers due to different deductions/credits being included or they are based on data from a different year.
- Generally, we review changes once a year since tax codes usually change once a year. If you notice a major miscalculation or error with our salary calculator (most likely caused by a typo somewhere), feel free to direct message us on twitter and let us know. However, if you have specific questions about your own personal situation, please consult a licensed tax professional.
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