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Is the maternity allowance paid according to the social security payment base or the actual salary?

Legal analysis: According to China's Social Insurance Law, maternity allowance is calculated and paid according to the average monthly salary of employees in the previous year.

Legal basis: Article 56 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), employees can enjoy maternity allowance in accordance with state regulations under any of the following circumstances: (1) Female employees enjoy maternity leave when giving birth; (2) Enjoy family planning operation leave; (3) Other circumstances stipulated by laws and regulations. Maternity allowance is calculated and paid according to the average monthly salary of employees in the previous year of the employer.