General Manager Average Salary in China 2021
How much money does a General Manager make in China?
LOW
25,900
CNY AVERAGE
49,800
CNY HIGH
76,200
CNY
A person working as a General Manager in China typically earns around 49,800 CNY per month. Salaries range from 25,900 CNY (lowest) to 76,200 CNY (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. General Manager salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
General Manager Salary Distribution in China
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
General Manager salaries in China range from 25,900 CNY per month (minimum salary) to 76,200 CNY per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 47,800 CNY per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as General Manager(s) are earning less than 47,800 CNY while the other half are earning more than 47,800 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 General Manager(s) are earning less than 33,200 CNY while 75% of them are earning more than 33,200 CNY. Also from the diagram, 75% of General Manager(s) are earning less than 59,600 CNY while 25% are earning more than 59,600 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
General Manager 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 General Manager salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A General Manager with less than two years of experience makes approximately 29,400 CNY per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 39,500 CNY per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 51,300 CNY per month, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, General Manager(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 62,200 CNY per month, 21% 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 67,900 CNY per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 71,500 CNY per month, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
General Manager average salary change by experience in China
| 0 - 2 Years | 29,400 CNY | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 39,500 CNY |
| 5 - 10 Years | +30% | 51,300 CNY |
| 10 - 15 Years | +21% | 62,200 CNY |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 67,900 CNY |
| 20+ Years | +5% | 71,500 CNY |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
General Manager Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different General Manager(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 General Manager salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a General Manager is 35,500 CNY per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 40,500 CNY per month, 14% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 57,100 CNY per month, 41% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 69,200 CNY per month, 21% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
General Manager average salary difference by education level in China
| High School | 35,500 CNY | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +14% | 40,500 CNY |
| Bachelor's Degree | +41% | 57,100 CNY |
| Master's Degree | +21% | 69,200 CNY |
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 the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
General Manager 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 General Manager employees in China earn 8% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 52,200 CNY | |
| Female | -8% | 48,200 CNY |
Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers
General Manager Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in China
How much are annual salary increments in China for General Manager(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
General Manager
General Manager(s) in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 14% every 14 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 2020
| 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 2020. 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
General Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in China
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A General Manager is considered to be a high 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.
19% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 81% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 8% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 81% | |
| No Bonus | 19% |
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.
General Manager Average Hourly Wage in China
290 CNY per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in China is 290 CNY. This means that the average General Manager in China earns approximately 290 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.
General Manager VS Other Jobs
The average salary for General Manager is 26% more than that of Executive and Management. Also, Executive and Management salaries are 35% more than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Account Coordinator | 26,500 CNY |  -47% |
| Administration Manager | 31,600 CNY | -37% |
| Area Manager | 31,000 CNY | -38% |
| Asset Protection Associate | 35,500 CNY | -29% |
| Assistant Director | 32,600 CNY | -35% |
| Assistant Manager | 37,700 CNY | -24% |
| Assistant Operations Manager | 38,900 CNY | -22% |
| Assistant Project Manager | 34,300 CNY | -31% |
| Assistant Section Head | 28,100 CNY | -44% |
| Assistant to CEO | 30,500 CNY | -39% |
| Assistant Vice President | 38,200 CNY | -23% |
| Associate Director | 34,800 CNY | -30% |
| Bid Manager | 38,900 CNY | -22% |
| Branch Manager | 37,700 CNY | -24% |
| Business Development Manager | 41,100 CNY | -18% |
| Business Operations Associate | 33,300 CNY | -33% |
| Business Operations Lead | 35,900 CNY | -28% |
| Campaign Manager | 36,600 CNY | -27% |
| Chairman of The Board | 62,800 CNY |  +26% |
| Chairman Office Manager | 43,100 CNY | -14% |
| Chief Corporate Officer | 54,200 CNY | +9% |
| Chief Executive Officer | 68,800 CNY | +38% |
| Chief Financial Officer | 61,400 CNY | +23% |
| Chief of Staff | 30,300 CNY | -39% |
| Chief Operating Officer | 48,800 CNY | -2% |
| Chief Risk Officer | 44,200 CNY | -11% |
| Client Services Manager | 41,600 CNY | -17% |
| Commercial Project Manager | 34,900 CNY | -30% |
| Commodity Broker | 27,000 CNY | -46% |
| Corporate Affairs Executive | 39,300 CNY | -21% |
| Corporate Compliance Director | 44,200 CNY | -11% |
| Corporate Director | 44,000 CNY | -12% |
| Corporate Officer | 30,000 CNY | -40% |
| Corporate Partnerships Officer | 30,200 CNY | -39% |
| Country Manager | 50,200 CNY | +1% |
| Deputy Director | 47,400 CNY | -5% |
| Director | 48,600 CNY | -2% |
| Director of Accreditation | 42,000 CNY | -16% |
| Director of Catering Services | 39,500 CNY | -21% |
| Director of Client Services | 42,800 CNY | -14% |
| Director of Facilities Management | 34,200 CNY | -31% |
| Director of Operations | 42,000 CNY | -16% |
| Director of Process Simplification | 34,100 CNY | -32% |
| Director of Project Management | 46,300 CNY | -7% |
| Director of Revenue Management | 41,200 CNY | -17% |
| Director of Training and Development | 43,800 CNY | -12% |
| Distribution Manager | 44,300 CNY | -11% |
| Division Manager | 37,100 CNY | -26% |
| Duty Manager | 37,000 CNY | -26% |
| Engagement Manager | 43,900 CNY | -12% |
| Executive Director | 66,600 CNY | +34% |
| Executive Manager | 55,400 CNY | +11% |
| Franchise Manager | 57,000 CNY | +14% |
| General Manager | 49,800 CNY | -0% |
| Global Master Data Manager | 47,600 CNY | -4% |
| Head of Middle Office | 40,900 CNY | -18% |
| Head of Projects | 44,500 CNY | -11% |
| Head of Sustainability | 36,500 CNY | -27% |
| Housing Manager | 34,900 CNY | -30% |
| HSE Manager | 35,700 CNY | -28% |
| Key Account Manager | 37,200 CNY | -25% |
| Knowledge Manager | 40,800 CNY | -18% |
| Location Manager | 41,500 CNY | -17% |
| Logistics Manager | 33,500 CNY | -33% |
| Management Consultant | 35,300 CNY | -29% |
| Management Executive | 46,900 CNY | -6% |
| Manager | 45,900 CNY | -8% |
| Managing Director | 50,600 CNY | +2% |
| MIS Executive | 42,900 CNY | -14% |
| Ocean Services Manager | 45,000 CNY | -10% |
| Operations Assistant | 30,700 CNY | -38% |
| Operations Director | 49,100 CNY | -1% |
| Operations Executive | 48,000 CNY | -4% |
| Operations Manager | 48,500 CNY | -3% |
| Operations Supervisor | 41,500 CNY | -17% |
| Policy Administration Executive | 36,900 CNY | -26% |
| Private Sector Executive | 39,300 CNY | -21% |
| Product Development Manager | 44,300 CNY | -11% |
| Product Executive | 37,400 CNY | -25% |
| Production Executive | 42,000 CNY | -16% |
| Production Manager | 42,400 CNY | -15% |
| Production Supervisor | 35,900 CNY | -28% |
| Program Manager | 47,800 CNY | -4% |
| Programme Coordinator | 30,600 CNY | -39% |
| Project Control Manager | 47,100 CNY | -5% |
| Project Coordinator | 28,000 CNY | -44% |
| Project Management Officer | 29,800 CNY | -40% |
| Project Manager | 32,700 CNY | -34% |
| Project Portfolio Manager | 35,200 CNY | -29% |
| Quality Manager | 36,800 CNY | -26% |
| R/D Director | 39,200 CNY | -21% |
| Regional Director | 59,200 CNY | +19% |
| Regional Manager | 47,000 CNY | -6% |
| Relationship Manager | 44,600 CNY | -11% |
| Retail District Manager | 30,000 CNY | -40% |
| Revenue Manager | 34,000 CNY | -32% |
| Risk and Capital Manager | 49,600 CNY | -0% |
| Risk Officer | 34,700 CNY | -30% |
| Safety Manager | 33,100 CNY | -34% |
| Section Head | 32,200 CNY | -35% |
| Service Manager | 33,500 CNY | -33% |
| Shift Supervisor | 28,100 CNY | -44% |
| Solutions Manager | 30,100 CNY | -40% |
| Supervisor | 26,200 CNY | -47% |
| Supply Chain Manager | 46,500 CNY | -7% |
| Surveyor | 30,600 CNY | -39% |
| Technical Manager | 42,800 CNY | -14% |
| Territory Manager | 41,300 CNY | -17% |
| Validation Manager | 38,500 CNY | -23% |
| Vice President | 53,700 CNY | +8% |
| Zone Manager | 43,800 CNY | -12% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Beijing | 54,900 CNY |
| Changchun | 47,600 CNY |
| Changsha | 46,200 CNY |
| Chengdu | 57,700 CNY |
| Chongqing | 57,800 CNY |
| Dalian | 48,100 CNY |
| Dongguan | 47,700 CNY |
| Foshan | 48,200 CNY |
| Fuzhou | 44,700 CNY |
| Guangzhou | 60,900 CNY |
| Hangzhou | 55,400 CNY |
| Harbin | 55,100 CNY |
| Jinan | 53,300 CNY |
| Kunming | 46,800 CNY |
| Nanjing | 52,000 CNY |
| Qingdao | 52,400 CNY |
| Quanzhou | 44,900 CNY |
| Shanghai | 57,400 CNY |
| Shantou | 50,700 CNY |
| Shenyang | 51,600 CNY |
| Shenzhen | 53,400 CNY |
| Suzhou | 52,100 CNY |
| Tianjin | 53,400 CNY |
| Wenzhou | 51,200 CNY |
| Wuhan | 57,100 CNY |
| Wuxi | 43,700 CNY |
| Xi an | 51,400 CNY |
| Xiamen | 45,800 CNY |
| Zhengzhou | 46,000 CNY |
Salary Comparison By State
| State | Average Salary |
| Anhui | 53,700 CNY |
| Beijing | 45,200 CNY |
| Chongqing | 49,200 CNY |
| Fujian | 53,400 CNY |
| Gansu | 45,400 CNY |
| Guangdong | 57,400 CNY |
| Guangxi | 53,600 CNY |
| Guizhou | 50,000 CNY |
| Hainan | 46,200 CNY |
| Hebei | 54,000 CNY |
| Heilongjiang | 49,200 CNY |
| Henan | 57,900 CNY |
| Hubei | 56,000 CNY |
| Hunan | 58,200 CNY |
| Jiangsu | 54,800 CNY |
| Jiangxi | 52,000 CNY |
| Jilin | 48,400 CNY |
| Liaoning | 53,600 CNY |
| Nei Monggol | 49,400 CNY |
| Ningxia | 42,700 CNY |
| Qinghai | 43,100 CNY |
| Shaanxi | 51,300 CNY |
| Shandong | 60,300 CNY |
| Shanghai | 44,400 CNY |
| Shanxi | 48,400 CNY |
| Sichuan | 57,100 CNY |
| Tianjin | 45,800 CNY |
| Xinjiang Uygur | 47,800 CNY |
| Xizang [Tibet] | 41,200 CNY |
| Yunnan | 52,100 CNY |
| Zhejiang | 54,300 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 |
