Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-08-30 12:41Core Insights - The average salary for bank employees in the first half of 2025 has slightly increased compared to the same period in 2024, with an average salary of 18.1 million yuan and an average monthly salary of 3.02 million yuan, reflecting a rise of approximately 1,300 yuan [2][4] - The salary trends show a balanced distribution, with about half of the banks increasing salaries while the other half decreased them [1][2] Salary Overview - The average monthly salary for major banks such as China Merchants Bank, Nanjing Bank, Ningbo Bank, Industrial Bank, and Beijing Bank exceeded 45,000 yuan in the first half of 2025 [1][2] - Specific monthly salaries for leading banks are as follows: China Merchants Bank at 50,500 yuan, Nanjing Bank at 48,200 yuan, and both Ningbo Bank and Industrial Bank at 45,400 yuan [2][3] Salary Changes - The salary changes for various banks from the first half of 2024 to the first half of 2025 are as follows: - China Merchants Bank: decreased by 700 yuan - Nanjing Bank: increased by 1,700 yuan - Ningbo Bank: increased by 4,100 yuan - Industrial Bank: decreased by 1,800 yuan - Beijing Bank: increased by 2,300 yuan [3] Employment and Compensation Strategy - The six major state-owned banks employ approximately 1.84 million people, accounting for over 70% of the total workforce in the banking sector [5] - State-owned banks are focusing on salary policies that favor grassroots employees, with initiatives to enhance compensation for those in county-level positions [5]