中国基金报·2025-08-30 12:39Core Viewpoint - The average salary of bank employees in China has slightly increased in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with a notable number of banks experiencing salary increases while others saw declines [2][4]. Salary Overview - The average salary for 2.6 million bank employees in the first half of 2025 is approximately 181,000 yuan, translating to an average monthly salary of 30,200 yuan, which is an increase of about 1,300 yuan from the previous year [5]. - The average salary for the first half of 2024 was lower, with a decrease of over 5,000 yuan compared to the first half of 2023 [4]. Leading Banks in Salary - Joint-stock banks and city commercial banks lead in average salary levels, with several banks reporting average monthly salaries exceeding 45,000 yuan in the first half of 2025 [3]. - Specific banks with high average monthly salaries include: - China Merchants Bank: 50,500 yuan - Nanjing Bank: 48,200 yuan - Ningbo Bank: 45,400 yuan - Industrial Bank: 45,400 yuan - Beijing Bank: 45,200 yuan [5][6]. State-Owned Banks Salary Comparison - Among the six major state-owned banks, the average monthly salaries are significantly lower, with: - Bank of China: 28,200 yuan - Bank of Communications: 27,500 yuan - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: 26,300 yuan - China Construction Bank: 26,200 yuan - Agricultural Bank of China: 25,200 yuan - Postal Savings Bank: 24,900 yuan [7][8]. Salary Policy Trends - Major state-owned banks are focusing on salary policies that favor grassroots employees, aiming to enhance talent development in county-level branches and improve employee engagement [10][11].