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Engineering Average Salaries in Beijing 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Beijing?


Average Monthly Salary
28,500 CNY
( 342,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
9,000
CNY
AVERAGE
28,500
CNY
HIGH
60,000
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 Engineering in Beijing typically earns around 28,500 CNY. Salaries range from 9,000 CNY (lowest average) to 60,000 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 Engineering domain in Beijing 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
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer26,000 CNY
Acoustics Engineer27,300 CNY
Assembly Engineering Technician22,800 CNY
Assistant Chief Engineer32,400 CNY
Associate Engineer25,200 CNY
AutoCAD Drafter17,100 CNY
Autocad Operator18,600 CNY
Automation Engineer32,100 CNY
Automation Engineer30,400 CNY
Avionic System Support Engineer28,100 CNY
Biochemical Engineer27,800 CNY
BMS Engineer26,900 CNY
Bridge and Lock Tender16,300 CNY
Broadcast Engineer27,900 CNY
CAD Design Engineer30,300 CNY
CAD Designer18,000 CNY
CAE Engineer28,400 CNY
Ceramics Engineer25,900 CNY
Chemical Engineer29,000 CNY
Civil Drafter17,700 CNY
Civil Engineer28,600 CNY
Civil Site Engineer28,800 CNY
Civil Technician18,400 CNY
Cognitive Engineer26,300 CNY
Commissioning Engineer28,300 CNY
Communications Engineer30,100 CNY
Condition Monitoring Engineer25,000 CNY
Contract Associate Engineer28,300 CNY
Contract Engineer27,600 CNY
Control Systems Engineer27,800 CNY
Controls Engineer27,300 CNY
Controls Software Engineer24,300 CNY
Corrosion Engineer27,100 CNY
Design Engineer30,600 CNY
Director of Engineering56,600 CNY
Drafter18,700 CNY
Drafting Manager33,700 CNY
Drilling Engineer28,400 CNY
Drilling Foreman9,180 CNY
Electrical Draughtsman14,300 CNY
Electrical Engineer31,400 CNY
Electrical Engineering Manager40,100 CNY
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist31,500 CNY
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler15,000 CNY
Energy Engineer31,700 CNY
Engine Assembler12,900 CNY
Engineer31,900 CNY
Engineering Account Manager33,000 CNY
Engineering Chief Designer31,900 CNY
Engineering Consultant37,100 CNY
Engineering Key Account Manager42,200 CNY
Engineering Lab Technician27,400 CNY
Engineering Manager40,700 CNY
Engineering Planning Manager40,400 CNY
Engineering Production Manager52,600 CNY
Engineering Project Analyst34,800 CNY
Engineering Project Coordinator 34,800 CNY
Engineering Project Director55,600 CNY
Engineering Project Leader37,500 CNY
Engineering Project Manager39,800 CNY
Engineering Research and Development Manager46,200 CNY
Engineering Safety Coordinator23,400 CNY
Engineering Sales Manager40,400 CNY
Engineering Technician22,100 CNY
Engineering Technologist21,800 CNY
Environmental Engineer28,900 CNY
Equipment Engineer26,300 CNY
Equipment Engineering Manager37,100 CNY
Estimator25,600 CNY
Fabrication Specialist20,400 CNY
Fabricator12,800 CNY
Facade Engineer28,700 CNY
Fiber Analyst16,900 CNY
Field Engineer28,600 CNY
Field Engineering Manager50,200 CNY
Fire Engineer27,700 CNY
Fitter and Turner9,540 CNY
Forestry Strategic Planner34,200 CNY
Generation Engineer30,400 CNY
Genetic Engineer31,500 CNY
Geological Engineer28,900 CNY
Geotechnical Engineer30,900 CNY
Heavy Equipment Mechanic15,500 CNY
Highway Engineer28,300 CNY
HSE Professional27,100 CNY
Human Machine Interface Engineer25,100 CNY
HVAC Engineer29,500 CNY
HVAC Supervisor25,800 CNY
Industrial Engineer28,900 CNY
Industrial Engineering Technologist29,000 CNY
Instrument Engineer28,500 CNY
Instrument Technician15,800 CNY
Instrumentation and Control Engineer27,800 CNY
Instrumentation Designer23,200 CNY
Instrumentation Engineer28,200 CNY
Instrumentation Manager29,300 CNY
Irrigation Engineer28,500 CNY
Licensed Aircraft Engineer32,300 CNY
Locomotive Engineer26,800 CNY
Maintenance Engineer26,900 CNY
Maintenance Fitter10,500 CNY
Maintenance Manager29,400 CNY
Manufacturing Engineer26,900 CNY
Marine Engineer30,400 CNY
Materials Engineer28,900 CNY
Materials Researcher26,100 CNY
Materials Technician20,000 CNY
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer29,600 CNY
Mechanical Design Engineer32,000 CNY
Mechanical Designer25,400 CNY
Mechanical Engineer30,700 CNY
Mechanical Engineering Manager39,600 CNY
Mechanical Inspector26,400 CNY
Mechatronics Engineer31,500 CNY
Mining Engineer28,000 CNY
Nanotechnology Engineer31,100 CNY
Natural Language Processing Engineer30,800 CNY
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer32,400 CNY
Optical Engineer27,600 CNY
Optical Instrument Assembler14,100 CNY
PCB Assembler10,800 CNY
Photonics Engineer33,200 CNY
Photonics Technician26,500 CNY
Pipeline Engineer25,400 CNY
Piping Designer16,300 CNY
Piping Engineer26,800 CNY
Planning Engineer28,500 CNY
Pressure Vessel Inspector13,400 CNY
Principal Cost Engineer29,500 CNY
Principal Engineer29,200 CNY
Principal Support Engineer28,500 CNY
Process Engineer28,800 CNY
Process Operator17,700 CNY
Product Development Engineer29,500 CNY
Product Development Technician21,100 CNY
Product Engineer28,900 CNY
Product Safety Engineer27,200 CNY
Production Engineer28,000 CNY
Project Engineer31,700 CNY
Proposal Manager37,200 CNY
Purchasing Engineer26,000 CNY
Quality Assurance Engineer29,000 CNY
Rail Engineer28,800 CNY
Regional Field Engineer31,000 CNY
Remote Sensing Engineer27,200 CNY
Robotics Engineer33,900 CNY
Robotics Technician24,000 CNY
Safety Engineer27,900 CNY
Safety Inspector22,600 CNY
Safety Manager35,000 CNY
Safety Officer15,100 CNY
Sales Engineer31,300 CNY
Scheduling Engineer27,400 CNY
Security Engineer32,100 CNY
Service Engineer28,900 CNY
Smart Home Engineer30,800 CNY
Solar Engineer31,200 CNY
Staff Engineer27,200 CNY
Static Equipment Engineer28,400 CNY
Stationary Engineer27,100 CNY
Stress Engineer27,700 CNY
Structural Analysis Engineer28,500 CNY
Structural Designer24,200 CNY
Structural Engineer27,900 CNY
Structural Technician17,800 CNY
Subsea Engineer35,400 CNY
Supply Chain Specialist28,800 CNY
Surveyor21,300 CNY
Technical Affairs Officer14,700 CNY
Technical Assistant15,200 CNY
Technical Engineer23,600 CNY
Technical Support Engineer25,000 CNY
Tender Engineer25,400 CNY
Test Development Engineer27,000 CNY
Test Engineer28,100 CNY
Transportation Engineer28,600 CNY
Urban Engineer28,400 CNY
Validation Engineer26,500 CNY
Verification Engineer26,800 CNY
Wastewater Engineer28,800 CNY
Wind Energy Engineer28,000 CNY
Wind Energy Operations Manager39,600 CNY
Wireless Engineer32,600 CNY
Work Planner20,900 CNY


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Beijing

Median and salary distribution Beijing Engineering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
28,200 CNY or more
10% of people earn
23,300 to 28,200 CNY
20% of people earn
12,600 CNY or less
65% of people earn
12,600 to 23,300 CNY
Minimum Salary
9,000 CNY
Median
24,500 CNY
Maximum
60,000 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 Engineering in Beijing range from 9,000 CNY (starting average salary) to 60,000 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 Engineering is 24,500 CNY, implying that half of the workforce in Beijing 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 Engineering in Beijing earn less than 18,400 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 30,400 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 Engineering in Beijing. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 12,600 CNY to 23,300 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 12,600 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 23,300 CNY to 28,200 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 28,200 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 Engineering in Beijing 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 Engineering in Beijing, 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 / Engineering / Beijing

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

Male
25,500 CNY
Female-5%
24,100 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly China
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Beijing

How much are annual salary increments in Beijing for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

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

Annual Salary Increment Rate China Engineering
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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 / Engineering / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Engineering
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100% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Engineering / Beijing


160 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Beijing is 160 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 Engineering in Beijing is 52 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
Beijing28,500 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 Engineering in Beijing?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 24,500 CNY and 30,400 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 Engineering in Beijing ranges from 9,000 CNY to 18,400 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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