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Factory and Manufacturing Average Salaries in China 2024

How much money does a person working in Factory and Manufacturing make in China?


Average Monthly Salary
20,400 CNY
( 245,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
7,410
CNY
AVERAGE
20,400
CNY
HIGH
50,100
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 Factory and Manufacturing in China typically earns around 20,400 CNY. Salaries range from 7,410 CNY (lowest average) to 50,100 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 Factory and Manufacturing domain in China 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
Factory and Manufacturing
3D Printing Technician18,700 CNY
Additive Manufacturing Engineer23,100 CNY
Assembly Foreman8,320 CNY
Assembly Line Worker7,690 CNY
Assembly Supervisor11,900 CNY
Assistance Maintenance Manager29,500 CNY
Assistant Shipping Manager25,500 CNY
Automation Process Analyst19,000 CNY
Chemical Equipment Controller18,400 CNY
Chemical Technican Apprentice15,200 CNY
CNC Machinist18,300 CNY
CNC Operator18,200 CNY
CNC Programmer20,000 CNY
Colour Technologist9,740 CNY
Contracts Manager35,000 CNY
Data Collection Coordinator14,200 CNY
Demand Planner11,800 CNY
Derrick Operator8,550 CNY
Digital Twin Engineer24,900 CNY
Director of Manufacturing47,200 CNY
Dock Worker7,690 CNY
Drying Technician7,850 CNY
Equipment Operator7,710 CNY
Export Sales Coordinator24,900 CNY
Factory Superintendent12,300 CNY
Factory Worker8,370 CNY
Failure Analysis Technician12,700 CNY
Fiberglass Laminator8,810 CNY
Food Technologist14,600 CNY
Forklift Driver8,250 CNY
Forklift Operator8,680 CNY
Forming Machine Operator8,960 CNY
Furnace Operator7,800 CNY
Gas Appliance Repairer8,280 CNY
General Warehouse Associate13,700 CNY
Green Product Designer23,500 CNY
Heavy Equipment Operator10,900 CNY
HSE Manager34,700 CNY
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist26,800 CNY
Industrial Engineer27,100 CNY
Industrial Machinery Mechanic17,200 CNY
Industrial Production Manager46,300 CNY
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer26,400 CNY
Intake Operator10,400 CNY
Key Account Manager38,300 CNY
Lean Manufacturing Specialist25,400 CNY
Lift Truck Operator8,150 CNY
Loading Supervisor15,200 CNY
Logistic Coordinator20,800 CNY
Logistics Clerk10,600 CNY
Machine Operator7,840 CNY
Machinist8,330 CNY
Maintenance Manager30,500 CNY
Maintenance Store Clerk9,030 CNY
Manufacturing Engineer24,800 CNY
Manufacturing Engineering Manager40,300 CNY
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist30,000 CNY
Manufacturing Manager45,300 CNY
Manufacturing Operative13,900 CNY
Manufacturing Production Technician10,100 CNY
Manufacturing Supervisor23,400 CNY
Manufacturing Technician9,320 CNY
Materials Manager36,000 CNY
Materials Supervisor24,300 CNY
Mechanical Fitter Engineer26,700 CNY
Mechanical Foreman8,450 CNY
Merchandise Planner13,800 CNY
Metrology Engineer24,100 CNY
Operations Engineer25,100 CNY
Operations Manager40,200 CNY
Order Management Coordinator20,600 CNY
Order Processing Manager34,600 CNY
Order Selector10,500 CNY
Package Handler8,100 CNY
Packaging Manager28,300 CNY
Packer8,080 CNY
Packing Deputy Supervisor21,300 CNY
Planning Manager38,700 CNY
Plant Manager44,500 CNY
Precision Instrument Repairer12,400 CNY
Predictive Maintenance Analyst24,500 CNY
Process Technician10,500 CNY
Product Manager41,700 CNY
Production Analyst37,500 CNY
Production Director50,700 CNY
Production Engineer26,700 CNY
Production Engineering Supervisor40,800 CNY
Production Inspector27,500 CNY
Production Laborer7,530 CNY
Production Manager47,200 CNY
Production Operator11,600 CNY
Production Scheduler20,200 CNY
Production Supervisor26,400 CNY
Production Technician11,900 CNY
Production Worker10,600 CNY
Quality Control Analyst35,000 CNY
Quality Control Inspector27,900 CNY
Quality Control Manager36,900 CNY
Service Technician10,000 CNY
SHEQ Officer11,900 CNY
Shipping Manager41,400 CNY
Small Engine Mechanic13,900 CNY
Smart Factory Consultant33,200 CNY
Spray Painter8,520 CNY
Sterile Processing Technician9,550 CNY
Structural Welder7,290 CNY
Supply Chain Operative24,100 CNY
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist34,500 CNY
Technical Operator10,900 CNY
Technology Development Manager45,000 CNY
Testing Technician18,000 CNY
Toolmaker13,500 CNY
Warehouse Forklift Operator8,530 CNY
Warehouse Operative9,040 CNY
Warehouse Worker8,540 CNY
Warranty Handler15,100 CNY
Welder8,000 CNY
Workshop Manager31,200 CNY


Factory and Manufacturing Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in China

Median and salary distribution China Factory and Manufacturing monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
24,000 CNY or more
10% of people earn
19,800 to 24,000 CNY
20% of people earn
10,600 CNY or less
65% of people earn
10,600 to 19,800 CNY
Minimum Salary
7,410 CNY
Median
18,100 CNY
Maximum
50,100 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China range from 7,410 CNY (starting average salary) to 50,100 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 Factory and Manufacturing is 18,100 CNY, implying that half of the workforce in China 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China earn less than 13,900 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 22,900 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 10,600 CNY to 19,800 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 10,600 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 19,800 CNY to 24,000 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 24,000 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China, 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / China

Salary comparison by gender China Factory and Manufacturing 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
21,400 CNY
Female-8%
19,800 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / China

How much are annual salary increments in China for individuals working in Factory and Manufacturing? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Factory and Manufacturing in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate China Factory and Manufacturing
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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 / Factory and Manufacturing / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Factory and Manufacturing
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73% of surveyed staff in Factory and Manufacturing 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 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / China


120 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Factory and Manufacturing in China is 120 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China is 43 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
Beijing23,400 CNY
Changchun19,500 CNY
Changsha18,600 CNY
Chengdu21,400 CNY
Chongqing23,700 CNY
Dalian19,300 CNY
Dongguan18,400 CNY
Foshan18,200 CNY
Fuzhou19,500 CNY
Guangzhou22,600 CNY
Hangzhou22,700 CNY
Harbin21,700 CNY
Jinan22,700 CNY
Kunming18,400 CNY
Nanjing20,500 CNY
Qingdao21,100 CNY
Quanzhou19,200 CNY
Shanghai22,100 CNY
Shantou20,000 CNY
Shenyang21,200 CNY
Shenzhen20,200 CNY
Suzhou19,700 CNY
Tianjin21,500 CNY
Wenzhou20,200 CNY
Wuhan23,400 CNY
Wuxi17,600 CNY
Xi an22,400 CNY
Xiamen18,800 CNY
Zhengzhou18,100 CNY

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Anhui21,100 CNY
Beijing17,400 CNY
Chongqing18,600 CNY
Fujian19,800 CNY
Gansu18,300 CNY
Guangdong22,600 CNY
Guangxi20,700 CNY
Guizhou18,900 CNY
Hainan17,200 CNY
Hebei21,700 CNY
Heilongjiang19,400 CNY
Henan22,400 CNY
Hubei21,200 CNY
Hunan21,600 CNY
Jiangsu22,000 CNY
Jiangxi20,500 CNY
Jilin18,700 CNY
Liaoning20,300 CNY
Nei Monggol18,300 CNY
Ningxia17,200 CNY
Qinghai17,000 CNY
Shaanxi19,800 CNY
Shandong22,800 CNY
Shanghai18,200 CNY
Shanxi19,400 CNY
Sichuan22,500 CNY
Tianjin17,700 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur18,100 CNY
Xizang [Tibet]16,900 CNY
Yunnan21,000 CNY
Zhejiang21,400 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 18,100 CNY and 22,900 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 Factory and Manufacturing in China ranges from 7,410 CNY to 13,900 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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