AI Data Insight
China's real average wage index for employed persons reported 104.2 in the fourth quarter of 2025, a significant rebound from 102.6 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a 4.2% year-on-year growth in real wages. This wave of growth was mainly driven by non-private sectors such as information technology and finance, ensuring real purchasing power in a low-inflation environment. However, slowing wage growth in private enterprises and a mismatch in labor skills remain potential hidden concerns for future consumption recovery.