Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The National Bureau of Statistics released the average annual salary data for urban employment in 2024, indicating a steady growth in wages across various regions and sectors, with notable differences in growth rates and salary levels among different areas and industries [1][2][3]. Group 1: Average Salary Data - The average annual salary for urban employment in 2024 is 124,110 yuan, reflecting a nominal growth rate of 2.8% compared to 2023 [1]. - The average annual salary for urban private sector employees is 69,476 yuan, with a nominal increase of 1.7% from the previous year [2]. - The average salary growth varies by region, with the eastern region showing the highest average salary of 143,712 yuan and a growth rate of 3.2% [1]. Group 2: Sectoral Salary Insights - The highest average salary levels in both non-private and private sectors are found in the information transmission, software, and IT services, financial services, and scientific research and technical services industries [5]. - The lowest average salary levels are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery, accommodation and catering, and public service sectors [5]. - In 2024, the average salary ranking for 12 non-private sectors and 10 private sectors remained unchanged compared to the previous year, indicating stability in wage levels across these industries [5]. Group 3: Regional Salary Disparities - The eastern region exhibits the highest disparity between the highest and lowest average salaries across five job categories, with a ratio of 2.92, which has decreased slightly from the previous year [7]. - The central region has the lowest disparity ratio of 2.24, also showing a reduction compared to the previous year [7]. - Significant reductions in salary disparities were noted in the electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply industries, as well as in information transmission and education sectors [7].

Core Points - The average annual salary for urban private sector employees in 2024 is reported to be 69,476 yuan, reflecting a nominal growth rate of 1.7% and a comparable growth of 4.0% [2] - Despite the overall increase in national income, the average salary for couriers in the express delivery industry has decreased, highlighting the competitive environment within the sector [2][4] - The express delivery industry has seen a significant increase in business volume, with a growth rate exceeding 20%, yet the income for couriers has not kept pace, leading to dissatisfaction among workers [4][7] Industry Overview - The express delivery industry is experiencing a decline in average wages, with a reported drop of 0.1% in the average annual salary for couriers, which is now 67,973 yuan [1][2] - The average salary in the express delivery sector is lower compared to other high-tech industries, such as information technology services, which saw a decline of 4.7% in average wages [4] - The average price per delivery has decreased significantly from 28.5 yuan in 2007 to 8.0 yuan in 2024, indicating intense price competition within the industry [7] Employment Conditions - The workload for couriers has increased dramatically, with the number of deliveries rising from 9.2 billion in 2013 to 175 billion in 2024, while the number of couriers has only increased from 3 million to 4 million [7] - Couriers report that their income has not increased despite the higher volume of work, with many earning as little as 0.8 yuan per delivery, leading to a situation where even high workloads yield minimal earnings [7][9] - The competitive labor market allows companies to maintain low wages, as there are many individuals willing to work in the industry despite declining pay [5][9]

Group 1 - The average annual salary for urban non-private sector employees in 2024 is 124,110 yuan, reflecting a nominal growth of 2.8% and a comparable growth of 2.6% [4] - The average annual salary for urban private sector employees is 69,476 yuan, with a nominal growth of 1.7% and a comparable growth of 4.0% [4] - The average annual salary for employees in large-scale enterprises is 102,452 yuan, showing a nominal growth of 4.4% and a comparable growth of 4.2% [4] Group 2 - The highest average salary levels in urban non-private and private sectors are found in the information transmission, software and information technology services, financial services, and scientific research and technical services industries [5] - The lowest average salary levels are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery, accommodation and catering, water conservancy, environmental and public facilities management, and other service industries [5] Group 3 - The data indicates a trend of narrowing wage disparities across different industries, regions, and job positions [6][10] - The stability in wage levels across industries suggests a correlation with the overall stabilization of the macroeconomic environment [8] - The information transmission and software services industry has maintained the highest average salary for several years, attributed to the growth of the digital economy [8][10]

Economic Overview - In 2024, China's economy is operating steadily with an increase in urban employment and stable growth in average annual wages for urban employees [1][2] - The average annual wage for urban non-private units is 124,110 yuan, while for private units it is 69,476 yuan [1][2] Wage Growth - The average annual wage for urban non-private units increased by 2.8% nominally and 2.6% in comparable terms, while private units saw a nominal increase of 1.7% and a comparable increase of 4.0% [2] - The average wage for large-scale enterprises rose by 4.4% nominally and 4.2% in comparable terms [2] Sector Analysis - The highest average annual wages are found in the information transmission, software, and IT services industry (238,966 yuan), followed by the financial industry (201,883 yuan) and scientific research and technical services (175,425 yuan) [3] - Sectors with the lowest average wages include agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery (67,475 yuan), accommodation and catering (60,240 yuan), and water conservancy, environment, and public facilities management (68,315 yuan) [4] Detailed Wage Data - The average annual wages for various sectors in 2024 include: - Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery: 67,475 yuan - Mining: 140,706 yuan - Manufacturing: 107,987 yuan - Information transmission, software, and IT services: 238,966 yuan - Financial industry: 201,883 yuan [5][6] Employment Disparities - In large-scale enterprises, the average annual wage is 102,452 yuan, with management positions earning 203,014 yuan and professional technical personnel earning 148,046 yuan [7][9] - The wage gap between the highest and lowest paid positions in large-scale enterprises has narrowed to a ratio of 2.62 [7]

一、城镇非私营单位就业人员年平均工资情况 2024年，全国城镇非私营单位就业人员年平均工资124110元，比上年增加3412元，名义增长 2.8%，按可比口径增长2.6%。 5月16日， 据国家统计局网站，2024年全国城镇非私营单位和私营单位就业人员年平均工资分别为 124110元和69476元 ；规模以上企业就业人员年平均工资为102452元，其中，中层及以上管理人 员203014元，专业技术人员148046元，办事人员和有关人员93189元，社会生产服务和生活服务 人员77584元，生产制造及有关人员78561元。 按区域、行业门类分组的城镇私营单位就业人员年平均工资详见表4、表5。 按区域、行业门类、登记注册统计类别分组的城镇非私营单位就业人员年平均工资详见表1、表2、 表3。 | 行 业 | 2024年 | 2023年 | 名义增长率 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 合 计 | 124110 | 120698 | 2.8 | | 农、林、牧、渔业 | 67475 | 62952 | 7.2 | | 米矿业 | 140706 | 135025 | 4.2 | | 制造业 | ...