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\n <\/span>\n Last updated:<\/strong>\n April 22, 2026 \u00b7 Reviewed by Out2China China HR team<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \u25c6 Quick Answer\n <\/div>\n

\n A China EOR typically costs\n 25%\u201340% above the employee's gross salary per month<\/strong>,\n covering mandatory social insurance, housing fund, and the EOR\n service fee. For a 30,000 RMB monthly salary in Shenzhen, the\n total employer budget usually lands between\n 36,000\u201339,000 RMB + a flat\n EOR service fee<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n

\n City matters. Beijing pushes total employer burden toward\n 40\u201345%<\/strong> for senior\n roles due to higher contribution ceilings. Shenzhen and Tianjin\n fall lower. A transparent EOR should itemize salary, statutory\n contributions, and service fee separately \u2014 no percentage\n markups, no FX surprises.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve read our EOR vs WFOE guide<\/a>, the next logical question is simple: what does hiring in China with an Employer of Record really cost per month?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Does a China EOR Cost in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The true China EOR cost<\/strong> goes far beyond the employee\u2019s gross salary. In most major Chinese cities, the total employer expense typically ranges between 25% and 40% above the base salary<\/strong>, depending on city policies, salary level, and contribution caps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most global payroll tools underestimate this by 5\u201310 points because they ignore local caps and city policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the full China Employer of Record cost breakdown<\/strong> before issuing an offer letter prevents unexpected payroll shock later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, a 30,000 RMB monthly salary may require a total employer budget of approximately 37,000 to 42,000 RMB once mandatory social insurance, housing fund, and the Employer of Record service fee are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The China EOR Pricing Model: What Is Included?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you build your China EOR pricing model<\/strong>, you should always separate salary, statutory burden, and the service fee. A compliant structure includes four core components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Gross Monthly Salary<\/strong> \u2013 The agreed compensation before deductions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Employer Social Insurance Contribution<\/strong> \u2013 Pension, medical, unemployment, work injury, and maternity insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Housing Provident Fund (Employer Portion)<\/strong> \u2013 Mandatory housing contribution regulated at city level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. China EOR Service Fee<\/strong> \u2013 A transparent monthly management fee covering contracts, payroll processing, tax filing, compliance reporting, and HR administration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The salary appears simple. The statutory contributions are where most international expansion budgets become inaccurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why China Employer Payroll Costs Differ by City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    China does not operate under a single national employer tax rate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Instead, social insurance contribution rates and salary caps are determined locally by each city's labor bureau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Examples of employer payroll cost inclusions in major Chinese cities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n