GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Average Chinese Salary

The average salary in China is around 93,000 yuan ($14,100) per year according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore the landscape of average salaries in China, shedding light on various sectors and regions based on recent statistics. From the steady growth in national average salaries to sector-specific earnings and regional variations, an in-depth look at these figures provides valuable insights into the economic dynamics and workforce compensation trends in China.

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"Average salary growth in China estimated at 6.3% year-on-year for 2021."

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"In 2021, the average annual salary for employees in the agricultural sector was around 39,340 RMB."

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"As per 2020 data, the highest average salaries in China were earned in the finance sector, averaging 131,405 RMB annually."

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"The yearly average wage of employees in Chinese state-owned units was 106,837 RMB in 2019."

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"The average monthly salary of employees in China's education sector was approximately 7,200 RMB in 2019."

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"In 2020, the average annual salary in China’s technology sector was about 200,000 RMB."

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"As reported in 2021, the average annual salary of IT professionals in Beijing was over 178,000 RMB."

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"In 2021, the average salary of workers in the logistics sector was around 72,000 RMB per year."

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"As of 2021, the average monthly salary in Shenzhen stood at around 9,450 RMB."

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"The median income in China rose to 31,589 RMB in 2019."

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"According to a 2019 report, the average wage of government employees in urban China was around 83,000 RMB annually."

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"In 2020, workers in Guangzhou had an average monthly salary of about 10,000 RMB."

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"As of 2020, the average monthly salary of employees in the manufacturing sector in China was about 6,000 RMB."

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"The average annual salary in urban Chinese areas was approximately 97,379 RMB in 2020."

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"In 2019, the average wage for people working in IT services in China was around 146,000 RMB per year."

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"Senior management professionals in China’s top 100 companies earned an average annual salary of 726,000 RMB in 2020."

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"In the tier-2 city of Chengdu, the average monthly salary in 2021 was approximately 8,300 RMB."

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"The average annual salary in the pharmaceutical sector in China was about 133,000 RMB in 2020."

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"As of 2021, the average monthly salary in major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai exceeded 10,000 RMB."

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"The average annual salary in China's private sector was around 57,727 RMB in 2019."

In conclusion, the data on average salaries in various sectors and regions of China paints a diverse landscape of income levels and opportunities. With steady average salary growth across industries and regions, it is clear that the Chinese job market is thriving and offering competitive compensation packages. From the high average annual salaries in sectors like finance and technology to the more modest earnings in agriculture and manufacturing, there is a wide range of income potential in China. Additionally, the variation in salaries based on factors such as sector, location, and job role highlights the complexity and dynamism of the Chinese labor market.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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