China vs Singapore: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On CN¥670,000 (about SGD 127,691) you take home CN¥484,456 in China and SGD 101,980 in Singapore (about CN¥535,094) — Singapore leaves you 10% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Singapore.
Figures are for citizens and permanent residents. Foreign nationals don't pay the citizens-only contributions, so they take home more.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | China | Singapore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,369CN¥170,000SGD 32,399 | $20,108CN¥134,745 | $20,218SGD 25,821 | Singapore +1% |
| $40,292CN¥270,000SGD 51,458 | $30,909CN¥207,120 | $31,794SGD 40,604 | Singapore +3% |
| $59,693CN¥400,000SGD 76,233 | $43,713CN¥292,920 | $46,227SGD 59,037 | Singapore +6% |
| $80,585CN¥540,000SGD 102,915 | $58,572CN¥392,494 | $62,683SGD 80,053 | Singapore +7% |
| $99,985CN¥670,000SGD 127,691 | $72,296CN¥484,456 | $79,853SGD 101,980 | Singapore +10% |
| $149,231CN¥1,000,000SGD 190,583 | $105,270CN¥705,417 | $121,810SGD 155,564 | Singapore +16% |
| $194,001CN¥1,300,000SGD 247,759 | $131,375CN¥880,341 | $158,306SGD 202,173 | Singapore +21% |
| $298,463CN¥2,000,000SGD 381,167 | $188,829CN¥1,265,341 | $241,488SGD 308,404 | Singapore +28% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in China or Singapore?
At CN¥670,000, Singapore takes less of your pay: you keep 80% there, against 72% in China.
What is the top tax rate in China and Singapore?
The top income tax rate is 45% in China and 24% in Singapore.
How much do I take home on CN¥670,000 in each?
On CN¥670,000 (about SGD 127,691) you take home CN¥484,456 in China and SGD 101,980 in Singapore (about CN¥535,094).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details