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Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in Shanghai 2024

How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in Shanghai?


Average Monthly Salary
19,700 CNY
( 236,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
8,020
CNY
AVERAGE
19,700
CNY
HIGH
54,300
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 Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai typically earns around 19,700 CNY. Salaries range from 8,020 CNY (lowest average) to 54,300 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 Construction / Building / Installation domain in Shanghai 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
Construction / Building / Installation
3D Printing Construction Technician21,800 CNY
Adjudicator13,100 CNY
Assembler10,200 CNY
Boat Builder and Shipwright15,200 CNY
Bricklayer8,710 CNY
Building Administrator14,500 CNY
Building Automation Engineer31,600 CNY
Building Contracts Manager47,200 CNY
Building Information Modeling Manager42,800 CNY
Building Inspector13,700 CNY
Building Monitor10,200 CNY
Building Sales Manager44,000 CNY
Building Systems Integration Specialist28,200 CNY
Cabinetmaker10,900 CNY
Carpenter12,200 CNY
Civil Engineer30,200 CNY
Civil Technician16,100 CNY
Concreter9,530 CNY
Construction and Building Inspector13,400 CNY
Construction and Maintenance Manager25,000 CNY
Construction Assistant12,200 CNY
Construction Coordinator17,700 CNY
Construction Data Analyst28,300 CNY
Construction Estimator19,700 CNY
Construction Field Engineer27,400 CNY
Construction General Manager54,300 CNY
Construction Inventory Officer11,100 CNY
Construction Manager56,600 CNY
Construction Operations Manager49,800 CNY
Construction Project Controls Manager39,700 CNY
Construction Project Coordinator31,100 CNY
Construction Project Engineer32,000 CNY
Construction Project Manager54,300 CNY
Construction Project Manager56,000 CNY
Construction Project Planner30,300 CNY
Construction Quality Control Manager40,100 CNY
Construction Robotics Engineer33,200 CNY
Construction Safety Officer19,700 CNY
Construction Superintendent20,100 CNY
Construction Supervisor29,700 CNY
Construction Technical Assistant12,000 CNY
Construction Technical Officer13,300 CNY
Construction Technical Writer11,900 CNY
Construction Technician10,800 CNY
Construction Waste Management Consultant31,500 CNY
Construction Worker8,960 CNY
Crane and Tower Operator10,400 CNY
Crane Operator11,300 CNY
Diesel Mechanic10,400 CNY
Digital Construction Manager32,500 CNY
Draughtsman9,380 CNY
Drywall Installer11,500 CNY
Electrical Draftsman11,200 CNY
Electrical Engineering Supervisor34,700 CNY
Electrical Engineering Technician12,900 CNY
Electrical Supervisor23,100 CNY
Electrician16,100 CNY
Elevator Installer and Repairer13,300 CNY
Engineer31,300 CNY
Excavator Operator10,500 CNY
Field Inspector18,400 CNY
Floor Finisher12,000 CNY
Floor Manager17,300 CNY
Foreman9,010 CNY
Frame and Truss Detailer10,200 CNY
Furniture Finisher10,500 CNY
Gas Technician 10,300 CNY
Handyman9,080 CNY
Health and Safety Coordinator12,800 CNY
Health and Safety Officer15,300 CNY
Installation Manager36,700 CNY
Installer9,340 CNY
Insulation Installer11,100 CNY
Labourer8,070 CNY
Land Surveyor14,100 CNY
Lean Construction Specialist29,000 CNY
Lift Technician10,400 CNY
Maintenance Foreman9,740 CNY
Material Tester16,200 CNY
Model Maker15,200 CNY
Order Picker9,660 CNY
Painter10,300 CNY
Pipe Layer8,850 CNY
Pipe Welder8,550 CNY
Pipefitter8,860 CNY
Plumber11,700 CNY
Prefabrication and Modular Construction Specialist30,000 CNY
Property Coordinator26,500 CNY
Purchasing Manager38,300 CNY
Quantity Estimator20,000 CNY
Quantity Surveyor20,500 CNY
Roof Slater and Tiler9,740 CNY
Sheet Metal Mechanic10,800 CNY
Sheet Metal Worker9,150 CNY
Site Clerk10,700 CNY
Site engineer28,300 CNY
Site Leader50,800 CNY
Stock Controller15,200 CNY
Structural Steel Construction Worker11,900 CNY
Sustainable Materials Engineer29,000 CNY
Technical Draughtsman12,600 CNY
Tender Manager44,600 CNY
Tendering Manager43,100 CNY
Tower Crane Operator10,600 CNY
Wall and Floor Tiler10,300 CNY
Warehouse Manager36,200 CNY
Welder9,330 CNY
Welding Superintendent12,300 CNY


Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Shanghai

Median and salary distribution Shanghai Construction / Building / Installation monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
25,700 CNY or more
10% of people earn
21,200 to 25,700 CNY
20% of people earn
11,400 CNY or less
65% of people earn
11,400 to 21,200 CNY
Minimum Salary
8,020 CNY
Median
17,400 CNY
Maximum
54,300 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai range from 8,020 CNY (starting average salary) to 54,300 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 Construction / Building / Installation is 17,400 CNY, implying that half of the workforce in Shanghai 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai earn less than 13,700 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 22,500 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 11,400 CNY to 21,200 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 11,400 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 21,200 CNY to 25,700 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 25,700 CNY or higher.

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 in Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai 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?

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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 Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai, 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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Shanghai

Salary comparison by gender China Construction / Building / Installation 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 Construction / Building / Installation in China, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
18,700 CNY
Female-7%
17,500 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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Shanghai

How much are annual salary increments in Shanghai for individuals working in Construction / Building / Installation? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Construction / Building / Installation 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 Construction / Building / Installation
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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 / Construction / Building / Installation / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Construction / Building / Installation
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100% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation 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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Shanghai


110 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai is 110 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai is 46 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
Shanghai19,700 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 17,400 CNY and 22,500 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Shanghai ranges from 8,020 CNY to 13,700 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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