According to a research into citywide salaries in Changsha city, Hunan Province, the highest income group is in enterprises with foreign investment and the highest earning group is aged 31 to 40.
   
This research took a sample of 4,563 families. The data analysis shows a great range of salaries. Salaries vary for many reasons including position, nature of the enterprise, education, experience, gender, and work field.
   
The highest salary group includes officials of enterprises with foreign investment, highly educated people, professionals, more experienced people, writers and artists.

(CRI December 25, 2004)