Core Insights - The report highlights the growth in employment and average salaries within listed companies in China, indicating a positive trend in the job market post-pandemic [1][10]. Employment Growth - The total number of employees in listed companies in China exceeded 25 million in 2024, showing a continuous increase since the pandemic [1]. - The average monthly salary for employees in these companies is approximately 10,800 yuan [1]. Industry Employment Distribution - The financial, automotive, construction, real estate, and consumer electronics sectors are the largest employers, accounting for 36.2% of the total employment in listed companies [1]. - State-owned banks employ the most individuals, with 1.655 million employees, representing 6.5% of total employment [1]. - The passenger vehicle sector has seen significant growth, with an employee count of 1.409 million, reflecting a 21.3% increase [1][2]. Sector-Specific Employment Trends - The automotive and consumer electronics industries have contributed significantly to new job creation, with the passenger vehicle sector alone adding 248,000 jobs, which is 38% of the total increase across all industries [2][3]. - Export-related industries have also shown consistent growth, with the export scale surpassing 25 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 7.1% year-on-year increase [3]. Declining Employment Sectors - The insurance and real estate development sectors have experienced a decline in employee numbers, with retail and real estate being the most affected [4][5]. - The general retail sector's employee count has fallen to below 70% of its 2019 levels [5]. Salary Trends - Industries such as telecommunications services, chemical products, and automotive services have seen significant increases in average monthly salaries, with growth rates of 14.9%, 11.0%, and 9.6% respectively [7]. - Conversely, sectors like tourism retail, photovoltaic equipment, and securities have experienced notable salary declines, with reductions of 16.7%, 12.2%, and 9.6% [8]. Market Demand Indicators - Industries such as engineering machinery, bioproducts, and semiconductors are experiencing strong demand, as indicated by the growth in employee numbers and average salaries [9].