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44% of Chinese Workers Anticipate No Pay Rise in 2026

3/20/2026

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A London-based recruitment firm Hays reports that 44% of Chinese professionals expect no pay rise in 2026, highest in Asia, based on responses from 13,000 professionals.
Last year, 51% of Chinese workers received no raise, and 10% faced pay cuts.
Forty-four percent are dissatisfied with salaries, matching the Asia-wide average.
The findings indicate growing discontent among Chinese workers and a negative salary-growth outlook, with impacts on mobility.

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A London-based recruitment firm Hays reports that 44% of Chinese professionals expect no pay rise in 2026, highest in Asia, based on responses from 13,000 professionals.
Last year, 51% of Chinese workers received no raise, and 10% faced pay cuts.
Forty-four percent are dissatisfied with salaries, matching the Asia-wide average.
The findings indicate growing discontent among Chinese workers and a negative salary-growth outlook, with impacts on mobility.