Anhui Minimum Wage Comparison by City
Anhui’s minimum wage ranges from 1,780 RMB/month in lower‑tier cities to 2,060 RMB/month in Hefei – a gap of 280 RMB. This tool provides a side‑by‑side comparison of current rates across all 16 prefecture‑level cities, using the latest 2023 adjustment that introduced four distinct tiers. Understanding the 最低工资 (minimum wage, zuì dī gōng zī) in each city is critical for payroll compliance and cost planning.
City‑by‑City Minimum Wage Table
The table below lists the monthly and hourly minimum wages for each Anhui city, effective from 2023 onward. The first tier includes Hefei and the most developed cities; the fourth tier covers the least developed regions. Employers must pay at least the amounts shown for regular full‑time work or per hour for part‑time positions.
| City | Monthly (RMB) | Hourly (RMB) | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hefei | 2,060 | 20 | 1 |
| Wuhu | 1,930 | 19 | 2 |
| Bengbu | 1,930 | 19 | 2 |
| Huaibei | 1,870 | 18.5 | 3 |
| Anqing | 1,870 | 18.5 | 3 |
| Ma’anshan | 1,870 | 18.5 | 3 |
| Chuzhou | 1,870 | 18.5 | 3 |
| Fuyang | 1,780 | 17 | 4 |
| Suzhou | 1,780 | 17 | 4 |
| Lu’an | 1,780 | 17 | 4 |
| Xuancheng | 1,780 | 17 | 4 |
| Bozhou | 1,780 | 17 | 4 |
| Chizhou | 1,780 | 17 | 4 |
| Huangshan | 1,780 | 17 | 4 |
| Chaohu (merged) | 1,780 | 17 | 4 |
| Tongling | 1,930 | 19 | 2 |
Key Differences and Trends
Hefei’s 2,060 RMB/month is 16% higher than the fourth‑tier rate of 1,780 RMB. The gap has widened from 200 RMB in the previous adjustment to 280 RMB now. Wuhu and Bengbu are the only cities besides Hefei in the first and second tiers, reflecting their industrial concentration. The average monthly minimum across the province is approximately 1,860 RMB. Over the past three years, the lowest tier has risen 8% while the highest rose 12%, favoring cost‑of‑living adjustments in major hubs.
Implications for Your Business
To plan your workforce budget, use the Decision Framework below based on your primary operating city and employment type.
Decision Framework:
If your office is in Hefei, choose the 2,060 RMB/month rate for full‑time staff and 20 RMB/hour for part‑time staff.
If your operations are in Fuyang, Bozhou, or other fourth‑tier cities, choose the 1,780 RMB/month rate (17 RMB/hour part‑time).
If your head office is in Hefei but you have remote workers in lower‑tier cities, you must apply the local rate of the worker’s actual work location, not the payroll location.
Cost: Up to 10,000 RMB per affected employee if audited.
Fix: Use the hourly rate (e.g., 20 RMB) to compute overtime: overtime at 1.5x minimum hourly × hours worked.
Cost: Back wages plus 5% administrative fine (typically 2,000‑5,000 RMB per worker).
Fix: Separate part‑time contracts that explicitly state hourly pay ≥ the city’s hourly minimum.
Cost: Retroactive salary adjustment + possible labour inspection penalty of 20,000+ RMB.
Fix: Keep the minimum wage baseline separate from any discretionary allowances.
NEXT STEPS
- Verify your city’s rate: Check the official announcement on the Anhui Department of Human Resources website or use our Anhui HR Compliance Guide for updates.
- Audit current payroll: Compare every employee’s base salary against the applicable minimum to avoid underpayment risks. See our Payroll Audit Checklist.
- Plan for future adjustments: Minimum wages are typically revised every two years. Budget a 5‑10% increase annually. Read Anhui Cost of Labor Projections for scenario planning.
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