1、Chinese Mainland SalaryGuide 20262Michael PageChinese Mainland Salary Guide 2026A guide to salaries&trends in the labour market 20263Banking&Financial Services4Engineering&Manufacturing9Finance&Accounting12Healthcare&Life Sciences15Human Resources&Secretarial Support19Legal22Marketing&Digital25Sales

2、&Retail29Procurement&Supply Chain32Technology35Semiconductors38Rupert ForsterSenior ManagingDirector,Greater ChinaA guide to salaries&trends in thelabour market 2026As we enter 2026,the Chinese Mainlands job market remains cautious.Employersare focused on effectiveness and sustainable growth.Talent

3、strategies continue toprioritise high-quality professionals who can make a real impact on businessperformance.Companies are investing in operational improvements and digitaltransformation to create long-term value.This is driving demand for specialists withstrong technical skills in areas such as ad

4、vanced manufacturing,AI,and greenenergy,while reducing opportunities for generalists.Demand remains steady in sectors driven by domestic consumption,innovation,andtransformation.In consumer goods and retail,companies seek professionals who canstrengthen brand positioning,enhance customer engagement,

5、and expand digitalreach.In the technology and manufacturing sectors,the emphasis is on operationalexcellence,innovation and automation to enhance resilience and productivity.Companies are adopting robotics,smart logistics,and data-driven insights for fasterdecision-making and improved efficiency.Thi

6、s shift is also fuelling strong interest intalent with expertise in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.Otherpockets of high demand include smart consumer electronics and green energy,sectors that reflect national priorities in innovation and sustainability.Enterprises are pursuing gl