HR and People salaries in China
The median lead HR and People salary in China is CNH 600,000 per year, with the market band from CNH 450,000 to CNH 800,000 (morganmckinley.com.cn, 2026-09-02).
By seniority
executive (Medium quality data)
- P25
- CNH 2,000,000
- Median
- CNH 2,500,000
- P75
- CNH 3,500,000
- per month
- CNH 208,333
About CNH 208,333 per month at the median.
Morgan McKinley 2026 Mainland China Salary Guide, human-resources table, row CHRO / HRVP, Shanghai only. Published CNY treated as CNH at near parity. Annual per guide FAQ (base salary). Low/avg/high mapped to p25/p50/p75. Method: thousands of job offers and placements plus consultant intel and annual surveys.
lead (Medium quality data)
- P25
- CNH 450,000
- Median
- CNH 600,000
- P75
- CNH 800,000
- per month
- CNH 50,000
About CNH 50,000 per month at the median.
Morgan McKinley 2026 Mainland China Salary Guide, human-resources table, row HRBP Manager, Shanghai only. Published CNY treated as CNH at near parity. Annual per guide FAQ (base salary). Low/avg/high mapped to p25/p50/p75. Method: thousands of job offers and placements plus consultant intel and annual surveys.
Sources for these numbers
- https://www.morganmckinley.com.cn/en/salary-guide/human-resources/permanent-salaries
- https://www.morganmckinley.com.cn/en/salary-guide
These are market medians. Your own quote also depends on your current pay, your walk-away floor, and the package you need. Get your personal quote.