Objective To understand the status of the HR and payroll system at county public hospitals in Guangxi,and to put forward basic path and targeted policy suggestions of the reform.Methods In June 2016,a field survey was made on the HR and payroll status of county-level public hospitals in 14 prefecture level cities in Guangxi,along with descriptive and inferential analysis.Results During 2013 to 2015 period,the total income of the sample hospitals had increased to some extent, mainly due to rise of hospitals'business revenue.The multiple of medical workers''wages, given some rise, remained stable compared to average wages of urban employees,as their monthly after-tax income ranged but 3 001-5 000 yuan in most cases.A large salary gap was found between those within the staffing plan and those beyond, and the latter has higher turnover rate.The performance appraisal system is poorly accepted by medical workers,as only 1.34%of them hold their current pay as ideal.Conclusions The reforms should prioritize the payroll system, better the performance appraisal system, upgrade the staffing plan management and innovate HR recruitment mode.These measures should constitute the reform of the HR and payroll system at county public hospitals.