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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in China 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in China?


Average Monthly Salary
20,200 CNY
( 242,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
7,410
CNY
AVERAGE
20,200
CNY
HIGH
54,500
CNY
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China typically earns around 20,200 CNY. Salaries range from 7,410 CNY (lowest average) to 54,500 CNY (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in China exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager33,200 CNY
All Rounder11,400 CNY
Assistant Executive Housekeeper8,930 CNY
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller17,000 CNY
Assistant Food and Beverage Director36,700 CNY
Assistant Hospitality Manager40,000 CNY
Assistant Storekeeper7,940 CNY
Assistant Tour Manager19,200 CNY
Baker and Pastrycook10,300 CNY
Bakery Manager21,900 CNY
Bakery Superintendent14,000 CNY
Banquet Captain11,000 CNY
Banquet Manager15,600 CNY
Banquet Server9,260 CNY
Bar Attendant9,240 CNY
Bar Manager20,100 CNY
Bar Supervisor13,100 CNY
Barista11,700 CNY
Bartender11,400 CNY
Bellman8,750 CNY
Beverage Manager24,300 CNY
Bistro Attendant9,850 CNY
Buffet Chef16,700 CNY
Buffet Host9,330 CNY
Buffet Manager21,800 CNY
Butcher and Slaughterer7,720 CNY
Cafeteria Assistant10,600 CNY
Cafeteria Manager18,400 CNY
Cafeteria Supervisor12,600 CNY
Cake Decorator11,200 CNY
Casino Shift Manager31,800 CNY
Chain Store Customer Support15,900 CNY
Chef18,400 CNY
Chef De Cuisine25,500 CNY
Club Manager34,200 CNY
Cluster Director42,400 CNY
Cluster Revenue Manager34,700 CNY
Cocktail Server9,470 CNY
Coffee Shop Manager31,400 CNY
Concierge9,370 CNY
Confectionery Baker11,000 CNY
Conference and Sales Coordinator16,600 CNY
Conference Services Manager20,100 CNY
Cook16,300 CNY
Corporate Sous Chef25,000 CNY
Corporate Travel Consultant26,200 CNY
Croupier12,700 CNY
Culinary Assistant8,350 CNY
Culinary Associate8,720 CNY
Culinary Tour Guide22,700 CNY
Demi Chef17,800 CNY
Dietary Aide18,500 CNY
Dining Room Supervisor16,000 CNY
Dishwasher7,500 CNY
Duty Manager22,500 CNY
Events Coordinator13,800 CNY
Executive Chef21,000 CNY
Executive Pastry Chef16,700 CNY
Fast Food Cook14,500 CNY
Fast Food Shift Supervisor15,200 CNY
Fine Dining Cook26,800 CNY
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef27,400 CNY
Fleet Manager44,000 CNY
Food and Beverage Manager36,000 CNY
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst23,600 CNY
Food Consultant28,000 CNY
Food Photographer18,700 CNY
Food Policy Analyst26,200 CNY
Food Safety Auditor23,100 CNY
Food Safety Compliance Manager27,900 CNY
Food Safety Coordinator21,600 CNY
Food Server9,150 CNY
Food Service Director36,000 CNY
Food Service Manager36,000 CNY
Food Service Sales22,000 CNY
Food Service Worker9,190 CNY
Food Stylist14,800 CNY
Food Sustainability Consultant27,200 CNY
Front Desk Agent10,900 CNY
Front Desk Clerk10,500 CNY
Front Office Manager20,200 CNY
Gastronomy Consultant20,100 CNY
Guest Service Executive32,000 CNY
Guest Service Representative12,600 CNY
Head Chef 21,400 CNY
Head Concierge13,700 CNY
Hospitality Director56,000 CNY
Hospitality Technology Specialist21,700 CNY
Hostess / Host11,000 CNY
Hotel Desk Clerk10,500 CNY
Hotel Maid7,500 CNY
Hotel Manager51,000 CNY
Hotel Revenue Manager32,100 CNY
Hotel Sales Manager40,200 CNY
Hotel Service Supervisor30,000 CNY
Hotel Staff10,300 CNY
Inventory Coordinator12,200 CNY
Kitchen Manager17,200 CNY
Kitchen Staff9,890 CNY
Kitchen Supervisor16,400 CNY
Line Cook17,200 CNY
Luggage Porter7,510 CNY
Molecular Gastronomist26,700 CNY
Motel Manager31,000 CNY
Pastry Chef14,800 CNY
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant9,990 CNY
Personal Chef22,400 CNY
Production Operator14,900 CNY
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator17,300 CNY
Receptionist10,500 CNY
Regional Restaurant Manager43,100 CNY
Restaurant Manager34,700 CNY
Restaurant Server9,410 CNY
Room Reservations Manager35,900 CNY
Room Service Manager32,200 CNY
Sous Chef21,000 CNY
Special Events Coordinator20,600 CNY
Supervisor of Food Services24,800 CNY
Sustainable Catering Coordinator21,800 CNY
Sustainable Tourism Consultant23,200 CNY
Tour Consultant26,700 CNY
Tour Guide18,000 CNY
Tour Manager23,000 CNY
Travel Agent17,600 CNY
Travel Consultant26,500 CNY
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist21,700 CNY
Waiter / Waitress9,190 CNY
Wedding Planner28,600 CNY


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in China

Median and salary distribution China Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
27,000 CNY or more
10% of people earn
22,200 to 27,000 CNY
20% of people earn
11,500 CNY or less
65% of people earn
11,500 to 22,200 CNY
Minimum Salary
7,410 CNY
Median
18,800 CNY
Maximum
54,500 CNY




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China range from 7,410 CNY (starting average salary) to 54,500 CNY (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 18,800 CNY, implying that half of the workforce in China earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China earn less than 14,500 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 24,300 CNY, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 11,500 CNY to 22,200 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 11,500 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 22,200 CNY to 27,000 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 27,000 CNY or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in China costs anywhere from 147,000 CNY to 441,000 CNY and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / China

Salary comparison by gender China Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
21,200 CNY
Female-9%
19,300 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / China

How much are annual salary increments in China for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate China Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

China / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in China is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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68% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 32% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
32%
No Bonus
68%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / China


120 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China is 120 CNY.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China is 43 CNY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Beijing23,100 CNY
Changchun19,300 CNY
Changsha18,300 CNY
Chengdu21,100 CNY
Chongqing23,400 CNY
Dalian19,100 CNY
Dongguan18,200 CNY
Foshan18,000 CNY
Fuzhou19,200 CNY
Guangzhou22,300 CNY
Hangzhou22,400 CNY
Harbin21,400 CNY
Jinan22,400 CNY
Kunming18,200 CNY
Nanjing20,200 CNY
Qingdao20,800 CNY
Quanzhou18,900 CNY
Shanghai21,800 CNY
Shantou19,700 CNY
Shenyang20,900 CNY
Shenzhen19,900 CNY
Suzhou19,500 CNY
Tianjin21,200 CNY
Wenzhou19,900 CNY
Wuhan23,100 CNY
Wuxi17,300 CNY
Xi an22,100 CNY
Xiamen18,500 CNY
Zhengzhou17,900 CNY

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Anhui20,800 CNY
Beijing17,200 CNY
Chongqing18,400 CNY
Fujian19,600 CNY
Gansu18,000 CNY
Guangdong22,300 CNY
Guangxi20,400 CNY
Guizhou18,700 CNY
Hainan16,900 CNY
Hebei21,400 CNY
Heilongjiang19,100 CNY
Henan22,100 CNY
Hubei20,900 CNY
Hunan21,300 CNY
Jiangsu21,700 CNY
Jiangxi20,200 CNY
Jilin18,500 CNY
Liaoning20,000 CNY
Nei Monggol18,100 CNY
Ningxia16,900 CNY
Qinghai16,800 CNY
Shaanxi19,500 CNY
Shandong22,500 CNY
Shanghai18,000 CNY
Shanxi19,200 CNY
Sichuan22,200 CNY
Tianjin17,500 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur17,900 CNY
Xizang [Tibet]16,700 CNY
Yunnan20,700 CNY
Zhejiang21,100 CNY

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in China is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
28,600 CNY
Public Sector+6%
30,300 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 18,800 CNY and 24,300 CNY. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in China ranges from 7,410 CNY to 14,500 CNY. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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