2025 China Employee Benefits and Perks

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In China, the competition for talent is fierce, meaning enterprises need to look beyond salaries to attract and retain staff. Benefits and perks play an important role in creating employee value propositions and help establish strong employer brands.

A thorough comparison of existing benefits with employee expectations reveals key areas for improvement. Developing a competitive benefits package requires careful consideration to ensure it aligns with both employee needs and the organisation's long-term goals.

For this reason, our Salary Guide doesn't just focus on numbers but also explores benefits crucial for attracting and retaining talent and ensures enterprises offer good benefit packages.

Perks and benefits trends

As companies in China refine their return-to-office strategies, many are embracing greater flexibility in start and finish times to accommodate employees. However, workplace flexibility alone is no longer enough to attract top talent. Businesses are setting themselves apart by offering benefits that truly matter to employees, such as family-inclusive insurance plans - an increasingly popular request among workers seeking more comprehensive compensation packages.

Working from
home/hybrid Remote work
(beyond
from home) Flexible work
options (e.g.,
leave early) Mental health
resources/
assistance Staff benefits
hub (e.g.,
special offers) Agreed bonus Housing
allowance Company car/
allowance Company
mobile and/or
subscription Meal voucher/
allowance Tuition
assistance or
reimbursement Supplementary
commercial
insurance Supplementary
provident fund Working from
home/hybrid Remote work
(beyond
from home) Flexible work
options (e.g.,
leave early) Mental health
resources/
assistance Staff benefits
hub (e.g.,
special offers) Agreed bonus Housing
allowance Company car/
allowance Company
mobile and/or
subscription Meal voucher/
allowance Tuition
assistance or
reimbursement Supplementary
commercial
insurance Supplementary
provident fund

Internal
training (Paid)
external
training Secondment Job rotation E-learning On-the-job
training Mentorship Conferences/
seminars/
workshops Internal
training (Paid)
external
training Secondment Job rotation E-learning On-the-job
training Mentorship Conferences/
seminars/
workshops

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The non-salary data presented in this Salary Guide is derived from an online survey conducted by an independent research firm commissioned by Robert Half in November 2024. The survey gathered responses from 500 finance, accounting and IT and technology professionals employed by a diverse range of organisations in China, including SMEs and large companies in first-tier cities.

Third party sources: 1. CIIC, 2024, HR Market Insights and Industry Trends 2024 2. ACCA, 2024, Global Talent Trends 2024