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Engineering Average Salaries in Shenzhen 2023

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


Average Monthly Salary
24,400 CNY
( 293,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
7,760
CNY
AVERAGE
24,400
CNY
HIGH
51,700
CNY

A person working in Engineering in Shenzhen typically earns around 24,400 CNY per month. Salaries range from 7,760 CNY (lowest average) to 51,700 CNY (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Engineering careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Acoustics Engineer25,200 CNY
Assembly Engineering Technician19,500 CNY
Assistant Chief Engineer29,000 CNY
Associate Engineer24,000 CNY
Autocad Operator15,900 CNY
Automation Engineer26,600 CNY
Avionic System Support Engineer24,000 CNY
Biochemical Engineer23,500 CNY
BMS Engineer24,300 CNY
Bridge and Lock Tender13,500 CNY
Broadcast Engineer26,000 CNY
CAD Design Engineer26,500 CNY
CAD Designer16,400 CNY
CAE Engineer25,600 CNY
Ceramics Engineer24,300 CNY
Civil Engineer28,000 CNY
Commissioning Engineer25,200 CNY
Communications Engineer29,300 CNY
Condition Monitoring Engineer22,400 CNY
Contract Associate Engineer23,900 CNY
Control Systems Engineer26,100 CNY
Controls Engineer26,500 CNY
Controls Software Engineer23,900 CNY
Corrosion Engineer23,200 CNY
Design Engineer25,800 CNY
Drafter15,700 CNY
Drafting Manager29,600 CNY
Drilling Engineer25,100 CNY
Electrical Draughtsman13,600 CNY
Electrical Engineer29,000 CNY
Electrical Engineering Manager38,800 CNY
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist27,600 CNY
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler13,800 CNY
Energy Engineer26,100 CNY
Engine Assembler11,800 CNY
Engineer26,400 CNY
Engineering Account Manager29,800 CNY
Engineering Chief Designer30,300 CNY
Engineering Consultant37,100 CNY
Engineering Key Account Manager36,900 CNY
Engineering Lab Technician24,700 CNY
Engineering Planning Manager36,300 CNY
Engineering Production Manager45,200 CNY
Engineering Project Analyst29,500 CNY
Engineering Project Coordinator 29,000 CNY
Engineering Project Director55,700 CNY
Engineering Project Manager37,300 CNY
Engineering Research and Development Manager42,200 CNY
Engineering Safety Coordinator19,400 CNY
Engineering Sales Manager35,000 CNY
Engineering Technician20,700 CNY
Engineering Technologist20,900 CNY
Environmental Engineer25,100 CNY
Equipment Engineer23,900 CNY
Equipment Engineering Manager35,300 CNY
Estimator21,900 CNY
Fabrication Specialist18,600 CNY
Fabricator12,200 CNY
Facade Engineer24,800 CNY
Fiber Analyst14,700 CNY
Field Engineer28,500 CNY
Field Engineering Manager42,900 CNY
Fire Engineer27,500 CNY
Fitter and Turner8,150 CNY
Forestry Strategic Planner30,000 CNY
Generation Engineer25,500 CNY
Genetic Engineer28,900 CNY
Geological Engineer27,800 CNY
Geotechnical Engineer27,700 CNY
Heavy Equipment Mechanic13,800 CNY
Highway Engineer26,500 CNY
HSE Professional24,100 CNY
HVAC Engineer28,900 CNY
HVAC Supervisor24,400 CNY
Industrial Engineer24,200 CNY
Industrial Engineering Technologist24,100 CNY
Instrument Engineer25,900 CNY
Instrumentation and Control Engineer26,600 CNY
Instrumentation Engineer26,100 CNY
Instrumentation Manager25,200 CNY
Irrigation Engineer25,000 CNY
Licensed Aircraft Engineer26,900 CNY
Locomotive Engineer26,100 CNY
Maintenance Engineer24,700 CNY
Maintenance Fitter9,020 CNY
Maintenance Manager25,600 CNY
Manufacturing Engineer26,000 CNY
Marine Engineer25,100 CNY
Materials Engineer25,000 CNY
Materials Researcher25,000 CNY
Materials Technician19,900 CNY
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer29,300 CNY
Mechanical Design Engineer26,600 CNY
Mechanical Designer22,100 CNY
Mechanical Engineer27,800 CNY
Mechanical Engineering Manager37,500 CNY
Mechanical Inspector26,500 CNY
Mechatronics Engineer27,100 CNY
Mining Engineer26,800 CNY
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer27,600 CNY
Optical Engineer25,800 CNY
Optical Instrument Assembler13,800 CNY
PCB Assembler9,190 CNY
Photonics Engineer27,400 CNY
Photonics Technician22,900 CNY
Pipeline Engineer24,700 CNY
Piping Designer13,500 CNY
Piping Engineer23,400 CNY
Planning Engineer27,200 CNY
Pressure Vessel Inspector12,600 CNY
Principal Cost Engineer26,300 CNY
Principal Engineer26,600 CNY
Principal Support Engineer27,200 CNY
Process Engineer25,700 CNY
Process Operator14,900 CNY
Product Development Engineer27,600 CNY
Product Development Technician18,900 CNY
Product Engineer28,200 CNY
Product Safety Engineer24,900 CNY
Production Engineer26,800 CNY
Project Engineer26,500 CNY
Proposal Manager33,900 CNY
Purchasing Engineer24,600 CNY
Quality Assurance Engineer25,400 CNY
Rail Engineer26,500 CNY
Robotics Engineer28,500 CNY
Robotics Technician21,100 CNY
Safety Engineer26,900 CNY
Safety Inspector20,100 CNY
Safety Manager30,200 CNY
Safety Officer13,700 CNY
Sales Engineer27,300 CNY
Scheduling Engineer22,900 CNY
Service Engineer28,600 CNY
Solar Engineer28,300 CNY
Staff Engineer27,100 CNY
Static Equipment Engineer25,100 CNY
Stationary Engineer22,700 CNY
Stress Engineer23,600 CNY
Structural Analysis Engineer25,400 CNY
Structural Designer24,000 CNY
Structural Engineer26,000 CNY
Structural Technician17,400 CNY
Supply Chain Specialist25,200 CNY
Surveyor20,100 CNY
Technical Affairs Officer13,200 CNY
Technical Assistant12,800 CNY
Technical Engineer23,700 CNY
Technical Support Engineer22,400 CNY
Tender Engineer23,800 CNY
Test Development Engineer26,800 CNY
Transportation Engineer23,600 CNY
Validation Engineer22,800 CNY
Verification Engineer25,200 CNY
Wastewater Engineer25,100 CNY
Wind Energy Engineer27,600 CNY
Wind Energy Operations Manager33,500 CNY
Work Planner17,800 CNY

Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Shenzhen

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

5% of people earn
25,300 CNY or more
10% of people earn
20,900 to 25,300 CNY
20% of people earn
11,300 CNY or less
65% of people earn
11,300 to 20,900 CNY
Minimum Salary
7,760 CNY
Median
21,900 CNY
Maximum
51,700 CNY


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

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Engineering salaries in Shenzhen range from 7,760 CNY per month (starting average salary) to 51,700 CNY per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 21,900 CNY per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Engineering are earning less than 21,900 CNY while the other half are earning more than 21,900 CNY. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Engineering are earning less than 16,400 CNY while 75% of them are earning more than 16,400 CNY. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Engineering are earning less than 27,200 CNY while 25% are earning more than 27,200 CNY.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 11,300 CNY to 20,900 CNY. Approximatly 20% fall under the 11,300 CNY cap. Ten percent of wages are from 20,900 CNY to 25,300 CNY. Only 5% of people grossed 25,300 CNY or more.

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 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.


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.

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.

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?

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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 degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.


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.

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 cerificate 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 146,000 Yuan Renminbi(s) to 439,000 Yuan Renminbi(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 into 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 your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Engineering

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? Male employees in China who work in Engineering earn 6% more than their female counterparts on average.

Male
25,300 CNY
Female-5%
24,000 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers

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Engineering Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in China

How much are annual salary increments in China for Engineering professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?

Engineering

Engineering professionals in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% 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 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 rarely 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%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in China for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.


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.

Engineering Bonus and Incentive Rates in China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Engineering
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Engineering is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.

46% of surveyed staff in Engineering 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.

Engineering Salary Forecast and Trend in China

How do Engineering salaries change over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Average Salary 2019
22,500 CNY
Average Salary 2020+3%
23,200 CNY
Average Salary 2021+2%
23,500 CNY
Average Salary 2022+3%
24,300 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Engineering salaries in China are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 3% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.

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Engineering Hourly Average Wage in Shenzhen


140 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Shenzhen is 140 CNY. This means that the average person in Shenzhen earns approximately 140 CNY 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 fix 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?

This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Shenzhen is 45 CNY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Engineering VS Other Jobs

24,400 CNY
29,000 CNY
Average Salary
Engineering
Average Salary
All Jobs

The average salary for Engineering is 16% less than that of All Jobs.

Salary Comparison Between Engineering and Engineering monthly Shenzhen
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Shenzhen VS China

Salary Comparison Between Shenzhen and China monthly Engineering
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We compared Engineering salaries in Shenzhen, Guangdong, and China and we found that Shenzhen salaries are 11% less than those of Guangdong. We also found out that Guangdong salaries are 11% more than those of China.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Dongguan22,300 CNY
Foshan22,000 CNY
Guangzhou27,300 CNY
Shantou24,200 CNY
Shenzhen24,400 CNY

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in China earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Private Sector
28,500 CNY
Public Sector+6%
30,100 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 for Engineering in Shenzhen?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 21,900 CNY and 27,200 CNY. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your 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 salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for Engineering in Shenzhen is ranges from 16,400 CNY to 27,200 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 in 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 of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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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