Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-08-30 15:45Core Insights - The total compensation for listed securities firms in China has significantly increased in the first half of 2025, with nearly 90% of firms reporting year-on-year growth in total compensation [2][3] - The total compensation for 39 comparable listed securities firms reached 77.715 billion yuan, representing an 18.19% increase compared to 65.754 billion yuan in the same period of 2024 [2][3] - The average employee compensation also saw a rebound, with 34 out of 39 firms reporting an increase in average employee compensation [7][8] Compensation Growth - The leading firm, CITIC Securities, reported a total compensation of 11.123 billion yuan, a 13.58% increase from 9.793 billion yuan in the previous year [4] - Several firms, including Huaxi Securities, Hu'an Securities, and Guohai Securities, experienced over 30% growth in total compensation [2][5] - However, some firms like CITIC Jiantou Securities saw a decline in total compensation by 14.39% [3][5] Average Employee Compensation - CITIC Securities led with an average employee compensation of 415,300 yuan, up 13.75% from 365,100 yuan [9] - Other firms such as CICC, Shenwan Hongyuan, and Guojin Securities also reported average compensations exceeding 300,000 yuan [8][9] - Notably, Huaxi Securities and Guohai Securities had average compensation increases exceeding 40% [8][10]