Guangdong · Pearl River Delta
Guangdong salary and social insurance calculator (2026)
Pick a city and enter a gross monthly salary to see what a company pays each month for an employee in China (salary, social insurance and housing fund), what the employee takes home, and the total yearly cost. All bases and rates come from official notices of each city's social insurance, medical insurance, tax and housing fund authorities.
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Salary of ¥8,000 a month: employer cost by city
| City | Company cost / month | Company insurance & fund / year | Employee net pay, Jan | Employee net pay / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | 10,308.00 | 27,696.00 | 6,730.48 | 80,765.76 |
| Shenzhen | 10,280.00 | 27,360.00 | 6,730.48 | 80,765.76 |
| Foshan | 10,200.00 | 26,400.00 | 6,730.48 | 80,765.76 |
| Dongguan | 10,052.00 | 24,552.00 | 6,846.88 | 82,162.56 |
| Huizhou | 10,216.00 | 26,592.00 | 6,730.48 | 80,765.76 |
| Zhaoqing | 10,264.00 | 27,168.00 | 6,730.48 | 80,765.76 |
Salary of ¥20,000 a month: employer cost by city
| City | Company cost / month | Company insurance & fund / year | Employee net pay, Jan | Employee net pay / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | 25,770.00 | 69,240.00 | 16,601.20 | 191,688.00 |
| Shenzhen | 25,700.00 | 68,400.00 | 16,601.20 | 191,688.00 |
| Foshan | 24,931.30 | 59,175.60 | 16,801.80 | 193,721.28 |
| Dongguan | 25,130.00 | 61,380.00 | 16,892.20 | 194,616.00 |
| Huizhou | 25,540.00 | 66,480.00 | 16,601.20 | 191,688.00 |
| Zhaoqing | 25,660.00 | 67,920.00 | 16,601.20 | 191,688.00 |
Contributions on actual salary, housing fund 5%, lowest work injury class, no special deductions; company monthly cost shown for December (second-half bases).
Frequently asked questions
Are social insurance rates the same across Guangdong?
Not entirely. The enterprise pension rate (16% company, 8% employee) and income tax rules are national, and Guangdong is unifying pension base limits province-wide. Medical, maternity and unemployment rates and bases, and housing fund bases, are set by each city and differ. This tool covers Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Zhaoqing.
How is the employer cost of an employee in China calculated?
Employer cost = gross salary + company pension, medical (including maternity), unemployment and work injury insurance + company housing fund. For a ¥8,000 salary, see the comparison table above.
How is individual income tax withheld each month?
Salary tax is withheld cumulatively: each month, income since January minus employee insurance and fund, the ¥5,000 monthly basic deduction and special deductions is taxed on the annual rate table (3% to 45%), minus tax already withheld. Higher earners therefore pay more tax, and take home less, later in the year.
How often is the data updated?
Cities usually adjust contribution bases in January or July. This tool follows the official notices; data was last updated 2026-10-27, and every city page links its official sources.
Estimates only, not tax or legal advice. Income tax assumes a full year at the same salary with no other comprehensive income; bonuses and service fees are taxed separately. Provided by Foshan Yuansheng Tongda Trading Co., Ltd.