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Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Average Salaries in Shenzhen 2023

How much money does a person working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment make in Shenzhen?


Average Monthly Salary
26,600 CNY
( 320,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
13,400
CNY
AVERAGE
26,600
CNY
HIGH
51,700
CNY

A person working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Shenzhen typically earns around 26,600 CNY per month. Salaries range from 13,400 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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
3D Artist26,600 CNY
3D Designer25,300 CNY
3D Generalist21,300 CNY
3D Visualization Specialist26,800 CNY
Acrobatic Rigger18,200 CNY
Actor36,800 CNY
Associate Media Director30,300 CNY
Associate Producer37,800 CNY
Broadcast Associate19,500 CNY
Broadcast News Analyst28,100 CNY
Broadcast Technician16,100 CNY
Broadcasting Journalist34,200 CNY
Broadcasting Presenter36,000 CNY
Camera Equipment Repairer17,600 CNY
Cartoonist / Animator25,700 CNY
CAS Engineer29,300 CNY
Censorship Executive32,200 CNY
Choreographer22,500 CNY
Colorist13,900 CNY
Communications Manager41,500 CNY
Correspondent29,000 CNY
Dance Director26,900 CNY
Dancer24,500 CNY
Director of Photography29,200 CNY
Disc Jockey18,300 CNY
Editorial Assistant14,400 CNY
Events Manager26,100 CNY
Graphic Designer18,000 CNY
Illustrator19,700 CNY
Instructional Designer16,700 CNY
Journalist34,100 CNY
Makeup Artist18,100 CNY
Media Design Manager46,300 CNY
Media Equipment Operator15,500 CNY
Media Operations Manager37,800 CNY
Media Producer33,300 CNY
Media Product Development Manager46,100 CNY
Media Program Director52,900 CNY
Media Relations Manager46,200 CNY
Media Sales Manager51,800 CNY
Movement and Dance Coordinator29,000 CNY
Multimedia Coordinator18,300 CNY
Multimedia Designer18,700 CNY
Music Consultant25,000 CNY
Musician20,700 CNY
News Associate25,200 CNY
News Reporter34,100 CNY
Producer42,500 CNY
Product Designer18,300 CNY
Production Artist25,100 CNY
Production Assistant17,300 CNY
Production Director36,900 CNY
Production Technician15,600 CNY
Program Researcher29,900 CNY
Promotion Coordinator22,600 CNY
Sound Engineer24,400 CNY
Stage Technician13,700 CNY
Sub Editor16,000 CNY
Television Executive Producer52,700 CNY
Transmission Engineer26,700 CNY
Video Editor20,100 CNY
Video Producer27,200 CNY
Videographer24,900 CNY
Visual Designer26,300 CNY

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Shenzhen

Median and salary distribution Shenzhen Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
29,300 CNY or more
10% of people earn
25,400 to 29,300 CNY
20% of people earn
16,800 CNY or less
65% of people earn
16,800 to 25,400 CNY
Minimum Salary
13,400 CNY
Median
25,100 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

    Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment salaries in Shenzhen range from 13,400 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 25,100 CNY per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment are earning less than 25,100 CNY while the other half are earning more than 25,100 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment are earning less than 20,700 CNY while 75% of them are earning more than 20,700 CNY. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment are earning less than 29,700 CNY while 25% are earning more than 29,700 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 16,800 CNY to 25,400 CNY. Approximatly 20% fall under the 16,800 CNY cap. Ten percent of wages are from 25,400 CNY to 29,300 CNY. Only 5% of people grossed 29,300 CNY or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 - Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment

Salary comparison by gender China Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment earn 7% more than their female counterparts on average.

Male
28,100 CNY
Female-6%
26,300 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers

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Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in China

How much are annual salary increments in China for Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment professionals 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.

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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 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.

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Bonus and Incentive Rates in China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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.

44% of surveyed staff in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% 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
56%
No Bonus
44%

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.

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Salary Forecast and Trend in China

How do Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment salaries change over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Average Salary 2019
24,600 CNY
Average Salary 2020+2%
25,000 CNY
Average Salary 2021+1%
25,400 CNY
Average Salary 2022+3%
26,200 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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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Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Hourly Average Wage in Shenzhen


150 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Shenzhen is 150 CNY. This means that the average person in Shenzhen earns approximately 150 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 77 CNY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment VS Other Jobs

26,600 CNY
29,000 CNY
Average Salary
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Average Salary
All Jobs

The average salary for Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment is 8% less than that of All Jobs.

Salary Comparison Between Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment and Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment monthly Shenzhen
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Shenzhen VS China

Salary Comparison Between Shenzhen and China monthly Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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We compared Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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
Dongguan24,300 CNY
Foshan24,000 CNY
Guangzhou29,800 CNY
Shantou26,300 CNY
Shenzhen26,600 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Shenzhen?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 25,100 CNY and 29,700 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Shenzhen is ranges from 20,700 CNY to 29,700 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 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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