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Legal Average Salaries in Shanghai 2024

How much money does a person working in Legal make in Shanghai?


Average Monthly Salary
41,200 CNY
( 494,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
11,800
CNY
AVERAGE
41,200
CNY
HIGH
94,400
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 Legal in Shanghai typically earns around 41,200 CNY. Salaries range from 11,800 CNY (lowest average) to 94,400 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 Legal 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
Legal
Administrative Law Judge91,500 CNY
Arbitrator42,000 CNY
Associate Attorney44,000 CNY
Attorney62,900 CNY
Bailiff20,200 CNY
Barrister17,000 CNY
Blockchain Lawyer48,500 CNY
Candidate Attorney37,100 CNY
Conciliator32,700 CNY
Contracts Associate21,400 CNY
Contracts Manager38,100 CNY
Contracts Negotiator30,300 CNY
Contracts Specialist21,400 CNY
Conveyancing Secretary18,000 CNY
Corporate Counsel48,100 CNY
Counsel45,700 CNY
Court Clerk15,500 CNY
Court Judicial Assistant25,900 CNY
Court Liaison Specialist30,100 CNY
Court Reporter23,700 CNY
Court Representative18,800 CNY
Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer85,600 CNY
Data Privacy and Protection Lawyer58,900 CNY
Digital Forensics Lawyer53,900 CNY
E-discovery Lawyer60,700 CNY
General Counsel84,200 CNY
Genetics Lawyer69,200 CNY
Immigration Executive42,800 CNY
In House Counsel47,600 CNY
Intellectual Property Lawyer61,400 CNY
Intellectual Property Specialist32,600 CNY
Judge Advocate68,500 CNY
Law Clerk14,300 CNY
Lawyer62,100 CNY
Legal Administrative Assistant17,000 CNY
Legal Advisor39,200 CNY
Legal Assistant17,000 CNY
Legal Associate30,700 CNY
Legal Compliance Officer41,500 CNY
Legal Consultant40,500 CNY
Legal Consultant39,200 CNY
Legal Content Writer34,300 CNY
Legal Counsel46,400 CNY
Legal Data Analyst35,300 CNY
Legal Data Privacy Officer33,900 CNY
Legal Editor30,100 CNY
Legal Executive60,900 CNY
Legal Executive Secretary17,600 CNY
Legal IP Officer16,300 CNY
Legal Officer20,600 CNY
Legal Operations Manager69,900 CNY
Legal Process Outsourcing Professional39,500 CNY
Legal Project Manager79,100 CNY
Legal Risk Analyst61,400 CNY
Legal Secretary17,600 CNY
Legal Services Director72,800 CNY
Legal Services Manager73,300 CNY
Legal Support Worker12,700 CNY
Legal Technology Consultant30,800 CNY
Legislative Liaison30,700 CNY
Litigation Attorney82,300 CNY
Litigation Paralegal39,300 CNY
Litigation Support Specialist41,500 CNY
Magistrate Judge94,900 CNY
Paralegal24,300 CNY
Patent Attorney46,900 CNY
Privacy Compliance Officer32,600 CNY
Privacy Lawyer56,700 CNY
Social Media Lawyer49,700 CNY
Staff Attorney49,300 CNY
Venture Capital Lawyer69,000 CNY
Web Content Lawyer51,900 CNY


Legal Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Shanghai

Median and salary distribution Shanghai Legal monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
43,500 CNY or more
10% of people earn
35,500 to 43,500 CNY
20% of people earn
17,800 CNY or less
65% of people earn
17,800 to 35,500 CNY
Minimum Salary
11,800 CNY
Median
35,700 CNY
Maximum
94,400 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 Legal in Shanghai range from 11,800 CNY (starting average salary) to 94,400 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 Legal is 35,700 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 Legal in Shanghai earn less than 26,300 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 45,100 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 Legal in Shanghai. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 17,800 CNY to 35,500 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 17,800 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 35,500 CNY to 43,500 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 43,500 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 Legal 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 Legal 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 / Legal / Shanghai

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

Male
39,200 CNY
Female-7%
36,600 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 / Legal / Shanghai

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

Professionals working in Legal 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 Legal
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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 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 / Legal / China

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


240 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Legal in Shanghai is 240 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 Legal in Shanghai is 68 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
Shanghai41,200 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 Legal in Shanghai?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 35,700 CNY and 45,100 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 Legal in Shanghai ranges from 11,800 CNY to 26,300 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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