Driver Average Salary in China 2023
How much money does a Driver make in China?
LOW
4,450
CNY AVERAGE
8,400
CNY HIGH
12,800
CNY
A person working as a Driver in China typically earns around 8,400 CNY per month. Salaries range from 4,450 CNY (lowest) to 12,800 CNY (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Driver salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Driver Salary Distribution in China
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Driver salaries in China range from 4,450 CNY per month (minimum salary) to 12,800 CNY per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 7,900 CNY per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Driver(s) are earning less than 7,900 CNY while the other half are earning more than 7,900 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
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Driver(s) are earning less than 5,560 CNY while 75% of them are earning more than 5,560 CNY. Also from the diagram, 75% of Driver(s) are earning less than 9,710 CNY while 25% are earning more than 9,710 CNY.
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
Driver Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Driver salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Driver with less than two years of experience makes approximately 5,120 CNY per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 6,280 CNY per month, 23% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 8,900 CNY per month, 42% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Driver(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 10,400 CNY per month, 17% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 11,400 CNY per month, 10% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 12,100 CNY per month, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Driver average salary change by experience in China
| 0 - 2 Years | 5,120 CNY | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +23% | 6,280 CNY |
| 5 - 10 Years | +42% | 8,900 CNY |
| 10 - 15 Years | +17% | 10,400 CNY |
| 15 - 20 Years | +10% | 11,400 CNY |
| 20+ Years | +6% | 12,100 CNY |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Driver Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Driver(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Driver salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Driver is 6,280 CNY per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 8,780 CNY per month, 40% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 12,400 CNY per month, 42% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Driver average salary difference by education level in China
| High School | 6,280 CNY | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +40% | 8,780 CNY |
| Bachelor's Degree | +42% | 12,400 CNY |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Driver Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Driver employees in China earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 8,720 CNY | |
| Female | -9% | 7,930 CNY |
Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers
Driver Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in China
How much are annual salary increments in China for Driver(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Driver
Driver(s) in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.
China / All Professions
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
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
Driver Bonus and Incentive Rates in China
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Driver is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
73% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 27% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 27% | |
| No Bonus | 73% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Driver Average Hourly Wage in China
48 CNY per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in China is 48 CNY. This means that the average Driver in China earns approximately 48 CNY for every worked hour.
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.
Driver VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Driver is 27% less than that of Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers. Also, Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers salaries are 61% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Bus Driver | 9,150 CNY |  +9% |
| CDL Driver | 10,800 CNY | +29% |
| CDL Truck Driver | 10,300 CNY | +23% |
| Chauffeur | 11,400 CNY | +36% |
| Courier Coordinator | 14,500 CNY | +73% |
| Courier Sales Manager | 22,200 CNY | +160% |
| Deck Officer | 10,100 CNY | +20% |
| Delivery Driver | 8,550 CNY | +2% |
| Delivery Specialist | 11,300 CNY | +34% |
| Delivery Supervisor | 12,300 CNY | +46% |
| Dispatcher | 8,000 CNY |  -5% |
| Driver | 8,400 CNY | -0% |
| Driving Instructor | 11,400 CNY | +36% |
| Goods Receiving Expediter | 8,650 CNY | +3% |
| Limousine Driver | 11,000 CNY | +31% |
| Parking Inspector | 11,200 CNY | +33% |
| School Bus Driver | 9,990 CNY | +19% |
| Shuttle Driver | 8,900 CNY | +6% |
| Taxi Driver | 9,520 CNY | +13% |
| Third Officer | 8,330 CNY | -1% |
| Train Driver | 9,650 CNY | +15% |
| Tram Driver | 8,960 CNY | +7% |
| Transport Officer | 8,860 CNY | +5% |
| Transportation and Shipping Supervisor | 13,900 CNY | +65% |
| Transportation Manager | 35,300 CNY | +320% |
| Truck Driver | 8,900 CNY | +6% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Beijing | 9,870 CNY |
| Changchun | 8,400 CNY |
| Changsha | 7,920 CNY |
| Chengdu | 9,450 CNY |
| Chongqing | 9,610 CNY |
| Dalian | 7,830 CNY |
| Dongguan | 8,430 CNY |
| Foshan | 7,790 CNY |
| Fuzhou | 7,680 CNY |
| Guangzhou | 9,980 CNY |
| Hangzhou | 9,440 CNY |
| Harbin | 8,770 CNY |
| Jinan | 9,240 CNY |
| Kunming | 8,070 CNY |
| Nanjing | 8,690 CNY |
| Qingdao | 8,510 CNY |
| Quanzhou | 7,450 CNY |
| Shanghai | 10,000 CNY |
| Shantou | 8,960 CNY |
| Shenyang | 9,290 CNY |
| Shenzhen | 8,730 CNY |
| Suzhou | 8,910 CNY |
| Tianjin | 8,920 CNY |
| Wenzhou | 8,520 CNY |
| Wuhan | 9,160 CNY |
| Wuxi | 7,640 CNY |
| Xi an | 9,230 CNY |
| Xiamen | 7,770 CNY |
| Zhengzhou | 7,410 CNY |
Salary Comparison By State
| State | Average Salary |
| Anhui | 9,300 CNY |
| Beijing | 7,920 CNY |
| Chongqing | 8,720 CNY |
| Fujian | 8,660 CNY |
| Gansu | 8,240 CNY |
| Guangdong | 10,500 CNY |
| Guangxi | 8,970 CNY |
| Guizhou | 8,470 CNY |
| Hainan | 7,920 CNY |
| Hebei | 9,360 CNY |
| Heilongjiang | 8,610 CNY |
| Henan | 10,200 CNY |
| Hubei | 9,070 CNY |
| Hunan | 9,540 CNY |
| Jiangsu | 10,000 CNY |
| Jiangxi | 8,690 CNY |
| Jilin | 8,190 CNY |
| Liaoning | 9,180 CNY |
| Nei Monggol | 7,730 CNY |
| Ningxia | 7,470 CNY |
| Qinghai | 7,620 CNY |
| Shaanxi | 8,280 CNY |
| Shandong | 9,860 CNY |
| Shanghai | 8,120 CNY |
| Shanxi | 8,080 CNY |
| Sichuan | 9,650 CNY |
| Tianjin | 7,830 CNY |
| Xinjiang Uygur | 8,260 CNY |
| Xizang [Tibet] | 7,210 CNY |
| Yunnan | 9,210 CNY |
| Zhejiang | 9,690 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 |
