It is reported that Hangzhou ranks fifth among attractive cities for talents in 2023, followed by Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. Shanghai is the top recruitment base of Hangzhou's talents.

In the past five years, the proportion of talent inflow in Hangzhou has maintained around 3 percent, showcasing its strong attractiveness to talents. Two advantages including prosperity in digital economy and healthcare, coupled with higher income, explain talents preference for Hangzhou. In 2023, the average salary for recruitment in Hangzhou took the third place in key cities, surpassing Shenzhen and Guangzhou.