Run Accurate, Compliant Payroll Across China

China payroll is city-specific: social insurance and housing fund bases differ by location, while Individual Income Tax follows national progressive rules. We manage multi-city China payroll with local contribution logic.

Whether you operate through your own China entity or need to hire without one via Employer of Record (EOR), Asia Payroll Hub gives you one process and clear compliance ownership for Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and more.

Read our China payroll & EOR compliance guide for deeper local detail.

China Payroll Services We Deliver

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Social Insurance

Pension, medical, unemployment, work-injury, and maternity components by city rules.

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Housing Fund

Housing provident fund employer/employee shares by local policy.

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IIT Withholding

Cumulative IIT methods and monthly withholding support.

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Multi-city Payroll

Consolidate Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other city policies.

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Payment Support

Salary payment file preparation for local banks.

Policy Monitoring

Track city base/rate adjustments each year.

China Payroll Compliance Checklist

Our China payroll compliance process typically covers social insurance, housing fund, and Individual Income Tax alongside core employment pay rules:

  • Social insurance: Five social insurance types with city contribution bases and rates.
  • Housing fund: Mandatory housing provident fund contributions where required.
  • Individual Income Tax: Monthly IIT withholding with cumulative calculation approaches.
  • Local filings: City bureau calendars and contribution declarations.

Rates, ceilings, and forms are set by local authorities and can change. We configure your payroll to current rules and notify you when updates affect costing.

China Payroll Cost Building Blocks

ComponentPaid byVaries by city?Notes
Pension / medical / unemploymentEmployer + employeeYesBase & rate local
Work injury / maternityPrimarily employerYesLocal schedules
Housing fundEmployer + employeeYesLocal banded rates
IITWithheld from employeeNational rulesProgressive / cumulative

Note: Always configure using the employee’s contribution city. National averages are not safe for compliance.

How China Payroll Outsourcing Works

A clear monthly cycle designed for accuracy, approval control, and on-time employee payments.

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Inputs & Cut-off

Submit joiners/leavers, attendance, overtime, allowances, and one-off payments before the agreed cut-off via our HR technology platform.

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Gross-to-Net Calculation

We calculate gross pay, social insurance, housing fund, and Individual Income Tax, and net pay, then produce draft payroll reports for your review.

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Client Approval

Approve or request adjustments. Nothing is finalized without your go-ahead.

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Pay & Payslips

We prepare bank payment files and issue payslips so employees are paid on your payday.

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Statutory Filings

Insurance and tax obligations are prepared for remittance/reporting according to China deadlines and your entity setup.

Statutory rates & rules last reviewed: July 2026 · Reviewed quarterly for China payroll

Multi-city payroll for Asia hospitality groups

Clients including InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Swissôtel, and Karma Group use Asia Payroll Hub to map the right China social insurance and housing fund rules by city — not a flat national rate.

Want a similar outcome in China? Request a scoped payroll/EOR proposal or compare paths on our Employer of Record page.

常见问题(中文)

中国薪资外包包含哪些内容?

按参保城市配置社保公积金、计算个税代扣,并提供工资条与发薪支持。

没有中国主体可以雇人吗?

可评估 EOR,在合规前提下先雇佣再考虑设立实体。

Already Have a China Entity — or Still Entering the Market?

Local entity payroll outsourcing

Best if you already have a China company and want us to run monthly payroll and statutory processes for your staff.

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Hire without an entity (EOR)

Best if you need to employ talent in China quickly without incorporating. We handle employment and compliant payroll delivery.

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China Payroll Challenges Foreign Employers Face

Complex social insurance, housing fund, and Individual Income Tax calculations

Manual spreadsheets miss ceilings, brackets, and exceptions.

Our solution: Automated gross-to-net with draft reports before payday.

Regulatory change risk

China contribution and tax rules can shift with little internal notice.

Our solution: Continuous compliance monitoring and configuration updates.

Multi-country fragmentation

China often sits beside other Asia entities with different rules.

Our solution: One regional process via our multi-country payroll platform.

Local process & language gaps

Banks, authorities, and employees expect local documentation clarity.

Our solution: Local specialists plus clear English HQ reporting.

China Payroll FAQs

Why do China payroll rates differ by city?

Social insurance and housing fund contribution bases and percentages are set locally, so Shanghai and Chengdu can differ materially.

Do you support multi-city headcount?

Yes. Each employee can be mapped to the correct contribution city.

Can foreign companies hire via EOR in China?

EOR can be used for compliant employment depending on your expansion model — talk to us about the right path.

Do you calculate IIT?

Yes, monthly IIT withholding is part of the China payroll cycle.

How long does setup take?

Often 3–6 weeks depending on cities and registration readiness.

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Expanding Across Asia?

Pair China with neighboring payroll operations under one partner.

Hong Kong Payroll → Taiwan Payroll → Japan Payroll → South Korea Payroll → Singapore Payroll → All Countries →

Ready to Outsource China Payroll?

Get a clear quote for compliant China payroll outsourcing — or hire through EOR without opening an entity.

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