Minimum wage in Shanghai Municipality
¥2,740.00 per month1
per monthGeneral rate since July 1, 2025
No scheduled increase on record.
1 rate in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
Part-time employmentSource: 上海市人力资源和社会保障局关于调整本市最低工资标准的通知 (2025)二、小时最低工资标准从24元调整为25元。
Verified September 27, 2026 | ¥25.00July 1, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Shanghai Municipality?
¥2,740.00 per month since July 1, 2025.
Is the minimum wage in Shanghai Municipality increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
2 levels of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- China
- Shanghai Municipality
Shanghai Municipality sets 2 rules of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Provincial minimum wage under the Minimum Wage Regulations (最低工资规定, 2004): monthly standard for full-time employees and hourly standard for part-time (非全日制) employees. Single standard for the whole municipality.
Shanghai Municipality