2025中国大陆薪酬指南（英）

ChineseMainlandSalary Guide20252A Guide to Salaries & Trends in the Labour Market 20253Banking & Financial Services4Engineering & Manufacturing11Finance & Accounting14Healthcare & Life Sciences18Human Resources & Secretarial Support22Legal25Marketing & Digital28Sales & Retail33Procurement & Supply Chain36Technology40Semiconductors44Rupert ForsterSenior ManagingDirector, Greater ChinaA Guide to Salaries & Trends in theLabour Market 2025As we enter 2025, the Chinese Mainland’s employment landscape isstabilising amid global economic dynamics. Despite a subdued hiringclimate, we are witnessing a shift in how organisations approach talentacquisition and management.Chinese domestic businesses are pivoting towards internationalmarkets, creating opportunities for mobile Chinese talent. Withpotential trade barriers in 2025, businesses are acceleratinginternational expansion plans to increase market share. Increasedinvestment in overseas markets, particularly Southeast Asia, isreshaping how companies operate and deploy teams.The market shows varying sector performance. Industrial andmanufacturing sectors, focused on exports, demonstrate stability. Theconsumer sector remains resilient, especially in segments focused onlower-priced goods like FMCG and convenience products, while luxurygoods face challenges.The technology landscape has transformed, with organisationsrecalibrating their workforce. While certain sectors, like legal, haveseen reduced activity in PIPL/Data specialists, artificial intelligencecontinues to see robust demand despite limited talent. This reflects abroader trend: while hiring has slowed, competition for specialisedtalent remains intense.Professionals in stable positions are displaying increasedcautiousness, often adopting a wait-and-see approach to careermoves. Recent industry adjustments have led to a larger pool ofavailable talent, creating a dynamic market for permanent and contractpositions.Our contracting business shows stability compared to permanentplacement as organisations embrace flexible hiring solutions. This shiftreflects market conditions and transformation in talent strategies,benefiting employers and professionals open to alternativearrangements.The market offers opportunities for employers to attract top talent withstrategic investments. While caution prevails, exceptional performersremain highly valued. Success hinges on showcasing value andembracing growth. As needs evolve, adaptability will be vital. Insightsshow balancing strategic talent investment with prudent managementdrives growth.3Market Dynamics and Compensation Trends: Privateequity salaries have stabilised in 2024, influenced by Q2and Q3 market downturn reducing talent mobility.Organisations favour layoffs and optimisation overacross-the-board salary cuts, with the latter primarily seenin state-owned enterprise-backed funds. The secondarymarket shows stable demand for quantitative strategiesdespite decreased high-frequency trading opportunities,awaiting