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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in China 2024

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in China?


Average Monthly Salary
38,200 CNY
( 459,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
14,200
CNY
AVERAGE
38,200
CNY
HIGH
65,400
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 Science and Technical Services in China typically earns around 38,200 CNY. Salaries range from 14,200 CNY (lowest average) to 65,400 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 Science and Technical Services 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
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist27,400 CNY
3D Printing Specialist25,400 CNY
Algorithm Developer36,300 CNY
Analytical Chemist54,700 CNY
Anthropologist39,400 CNY
Archeologist37,500 CNY
Assistant Breeder18,800 CNY
Astronomer66,000 CNY
Atmospheric and Space Scientist53,600 CNY
Behavior Analyst36,000 CNY
Behavior Intervention Specialist41,400 CNY
Behavior Specialist36,400 CNY
Biochemist59,900 CNY
Biofuels Processing Technician23,100 CNY
Biofuels Production Manager42,800 CNY
Biologist63,700 CNY
Biomedical Laboratory Officer24,400 CNY
Biomedical Scientist62,800 CNY
Biophysicist58,400 CNY
Chemical Engineer29,600 CNY
Chemical Technologist27,200 CNY
Chemist56,600 CNY
Chief Robotics Integration Officer42,500 CNY
Chief Technologist52,700 CNY
Climate Change Analyst39,700 CNY
Clinical Laboratory Scientist62,600 CNY
Computer Scientist47,200 CNY
Conservation Scientist52,300 CNY
Data Science Specialist36,000 CNY
Data Scientist48,700 CNY
DNA Analyst62,000 CNY
Ecologist44,300 CNY
Economic Development Specialist46,800 CNY
Flavourist19,900 CNY
Food Scientist41,000 CNY
Forensic Scientist49,700 CNY
Formulation Technologist22,900 CNY
Fraud Investigator28,800 CNY
Genomics Scientist60,000 CNY
Geographer31,500 CNY
Geographic Information Systems Technician21,100 CNY
Geological Data Technician20,600 CNY
Geological Technician26,100 CNY
Geologist52,200 CNY
Geomatics Scientist49,400 CNY
Geophysical Data Technician19,300 CNY
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist44,300 CNY
Global Technical Lead64,700 CNY
Hydrologist40,100 CNY
Industrial Ecologist44,300 CNY
Intelligence Analyst34,900 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect32,900 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst32,400 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant36,100 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer28,600 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist32,100 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst24,500 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst26,500 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist28,300 CNY
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician22,700 CNY
Knowledge Management Specialist29,800 CNY
Lab Analyst25,700 CNY
Lab Manager42,000 CNY
Lab Technician17,800 CNY
Laboratory Manager44,400 CNY
Laboratory Researcher27,600 CNY
Laboratory Technician18,300 CNY
Life Sciences Analyst39,300 CNY
Life Scientist48,500 CNY
Marine Architect39,900 CNY
Marine Biologist44,300 CNY
Marine Superintendent24,400 CNY
Materials Analyst27,200 CNY
Materials Scientist43,700 CNY
Mathematician48,300 CNY
Medical Scientist67,000 CNY
Metallurgist43,400 CNY
Meteorologist45,300 CNY
Microbiologist63,000 CNY
Natural Language Processing Researcher39,100 CNY
Natural Resource Specialist33,600 CNY
Natural Resources Analyst38,000 CNY
Natural Sciences Manager61,500 CNY
Neurotechnology Specialist55,400 CNY
Nuclear Engineer67,200 CNY
Physical Scientist47,300 CNY
Physicist58,200 CNY
Political Scientist46,700 CNY
Polygraph Examiner17,200 CNY
Polysomnographic Technologist27,800 CNY
Product Development Scientist47,700 CNY
Quantitative Research Analyst42,900 CNY
Quantitative Researcher40,500 CNY
Quantum Algorithm Developer34,500 CNY
Quantum Computing Engineer32,500 CNY
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer29,000 CNY
Quantum Computing Specialist34,700 CNY
Radiation Protection Specialist34,300 CNY
Refrigeration Technician14,100 CNY
Research Scientist44,500 CNY
Risk Safety Engineer27,000 CNY
Robotics Architect36,300 CNY
Scientific Photographer28,300 CNY
Scientific Programmer38,000 CNY
Scientist44,100 CNY
Service Engineer27,700 CNY
Service Technician18,800 CNY
Social Science Research Assistant24,600 CNY
Social Scientist47,600 CNY
Sociologist43,300 CNY
Soil Scientist38,100 CNY
Statistical Analyst28,300 CNY
Statistical Assistant19,500 CNY
Statistician43,000 CNY
Survey Analyst25,100 CNY
Survey Researcher24,400 CNY
Surveying and Mapping Technician17,400 CNY
Team Leader39,400 CNY
Technical Manager41,300 CNY
Technical Officer17,900 CNY
Technical Service Director58,300 CNY
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist26,100 CNY
Technical Services Research and Development Manager61,400 CNY
Technical Services Research Associate31,500 CNY
Technical Services Research Coordinator32,200 CNY
Technician17,600 CNY
Water Ecologist49,600 CNY
Wearable Technology Developer30,400 CNY
Wearables Specialist27,200 CNY
Wildlife Biologist44,100 CNY


Science and Technical Services Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in China

Median and salary distribution China Science and Technical Services monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
34,700 CNY or more
10% of people earn
29,500 to 34,700 CNY
20% of people earn
18,300 CNY or less
65% of people earn
18,300 to 29,500 CNY
Minimum Salary
14,200 CNY
Median
34,600 CNY
Maximum
65,400 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 Science and Technical Services in China range from 14,200 CNY (starting average salary) to 65,400 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 Science and Technical Services is 34,600 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 Science and Technical Services in China earn less than 26,700 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 40,900 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 Science and Technical Services in China. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 18,300 CNY to 29,500 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 18,300 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 29,500 CNY to 34,700 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 34,700 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 Science and Technical Services 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 Science and Technical Services 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 / Science and Technical Services / China

Salary comparison by gender China Science and Technical Services 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 Science and Technical Services in China, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
39,200 CNY
Female-5%
37,100 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 / Science and Technical Services / China

How much are annual salary increments in China for individuals working in Science and Technical Services? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Science and Technical Services in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 13 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate China Science and Technical Services
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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

Annual Salary Increment Rate China
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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 / Science and Technical Services / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Science and Technical Services
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46% of surveyed staff in Science and Technical Services reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 54% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 / Science and Technical Services / China


220 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Science and Technical Services in China is 220 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 Science and Technical Services in China is 82 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
Beijing43,800 CNY
Changchun36,500 CNY
Changsha34,700 CNY
Chengdu40,000 CNY
Chongqing44,300 CNY
Dalian36,100 CNY
Dongguan34,400 CNY
Foshan34,100 CNY
Fuzhou36,400 CNY
Guangzhou42,200 CNY
Hangzhou42,500 CNY
Harbin40,600 CNY
Jinan42,500 CNY
Kunming34,500 CNY
Nanjing38,200 CNY
Qingdao39,400 CNY
Quanzhou35,800 CNY
Shanghai41,400 CNY
Shantou37,300 CNY
Shenyang39,600 CNY
Shenzhen37,800 CNY
Suzhou36,800 CNY
Tianjin40,100 CNY
Wenzhou37,700 CNY
Wuhan43,700 CNY
Wuxi32,800 CNY
Xi an41,800 CNY
Xiamen35,100 CNY
Zhengzhou33,900 CNY

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Anhui39,500 CNY
Beijing32,600 CNY
Chongqing34,800 CNY
Fujian37,000 CNY
Gansu34,100 CNY
Guangdong42,300 CNY
Guangxi38,600 CNY
Guizhou35,400 CNY
Hainan32,100 CNY
Hebei40,600 CNY
Heilongjiang36,200 CNY
Henan41,800 CNY
Hubei39,600 CNY
Hunan40,400 CNY
Jiangsu41,200 CNY
Jiangxi38,200 CNY
Jilin34,900 CNY
Liaoning38,000 CNY
Nei Monggol34,300 CNY
Ningxia32,100 CNY
Qinghai31,700 CNY
Shaanxi37,000 CNY
Shandong42,600 CNY
Shanghai34,100 CNY
Shanxi36,400 CNY
Sichuan42,000 CNY
Tianjin33,100 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur33,800 CNY
Xizang [Tibet]31,600 CNY
Yunnan39,200 CNY
Zhejiang40,000 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 Science and Technical Services in China?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 34,600 CNY and 40,900 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 Science and Technical Services in China ranges from 14,200 CNY to 26,700 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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