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CN¥15,000 gross salary in China: net pay
How much is a CN¥15,000 gross monthly salary after tax (net, take-home) in China?
For example, a gross salary of CN¥15,000 per month leaves about CN¥11,848 net, after CN¥528 income tax and CN¥2,625 in social contributions, an effective deduction rate of 21.02%.
Net (take-home)
CN¥11,848
/month · 21.0% effective deduction rate
Net (take-home)Income taxBreakdown
| Social insurance | -CN¥2,625 |
| Income tax | -CN¥528 |
| Net (take-home) | CN¥11,848 |
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How salary is taxed in China
Income tax in China is progressive: marginal rates rise from 3% to 45% as income grows. Employees also pay social contributions of around 17.5% of gross salary. A tax-free allowance of about CN¥60,000 per year is deducted before income tax. The standard VAT rate is 13%.
| Annual taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to CN¥36,000 | 3% |
| Up to CN¥144,000 | 10% |
| Up to CN¥300,000 | 20% |
| Up to CN¥420,000 | 25% |
| Up to CN¥660,000 | 30% |
| Up to CN¥960,000 | 35% |
| CN¥960,000 and above | 45% |
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026