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Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Average Salaries in China 2024

How much money does a person working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment make in China?


Average Monthly Salary
27,700 CNY
( 332,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
13,500
CNY
AVERAGE
27,700
CNY
HIGH
52,300
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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China typically earns around 27,700 CNY. Salaries range from 13,500 CNY (lowest average) to 52,300 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
3D Artist25,800 CNY
3D Designer25,300 CNY
3D Generalist22,800 CNY
3D Visualization Specialist27,100 CNY
Acrobatic Rigger17,400 CNY
Actor36,600 CNY
Art Administrator27,200 CNY
Art Director34,200 CNY
Art Lead32,700 CNY
Artificial Intelligence Generated Art Creator23,800 CNY
Associate Media Director28,700 CNY
Associate Producer35,900 CNY
Broadcast and Sound Engineer23,400 CNY
Broadcast Associate18,300 CNY
Broadcast News Analyst27,000 CNY
Broadcast Technician16,700 CNY
Broadcasting Journalist32,600 CNY
Broadcasting Presenter33,900 CNY
Camera Equipment Repairer18,900 CNY
Camera Operator17,000 CNY
Cartoonist / Animator24,600 CNY
CAS Engineer29,200 CNY
Censorship Executive32,000 CNY
Chief Social Media Officer44,500 CNY
Choreographer23,900 CNY
Colorist13,700 CNY
Communications Manager38,300 CNY
Content Moderator23,700 CNY
Correspondent29,400 CNY
Dance Director25,800 CNY
Dancer24,000 CNY
Digital Content Manager36,400 CNY
Digital Music Promoter33,700 CNY
Director of Photography27,500 CNY
Disc Jockey17,900 CNY
Drone Cinematographer27,100 CNY
Editorial Assistant14,900 CNY
Events Manager26,000 CNY
Graphic Designer18,900 CNY
Illustrator19,900 CNY
Industrial Designer17,200 CNY
Influencer Marketing Manager36,300 CNY
Influencer Outreach Specialist26,800 CNY
Instructional Designer16,600 CNY
Internet Community Manager23,400 CNY
Internet Radio Producer42,800 CNY
Journalist33,100 CNY
Live Streaming Moderator23,300 CNY
Live Streaming Producer33,000 CNY
Live Streaming Specialist26,600 CNY
Makeup Artist17,700 CNY
Media Design Manager47,200 CNY
Media Equipment Operator14,600 CNY
Media Operations Manager36,300 CNY
Media Planner25,900 CNY
Media Producer33,400 CNY
Media Product Development Manager47,200 CNY
Media Production Manager43,600 CNY
Media Program Director51,100 CNY
Media Relation Executive47,700 CNY
Media Relations Manager45,600 CNY
Media Sales Manager51,600 CNY
Movement and Dance Coordinator27,200 CNY
Multimedia Coordinator18,500 CNY
Multimedia Designer19,300 CNY
Music Consultant23,500 CNY
Music Producer37,500 CNY
Musician20,700 CNY
News Associate24,500 CNY
News Reporter33,900 CNY
Online Community Moderator24,700 CNY
Podcast Advertising Specialist25,700 CNY
Podcast Producer28,200 CNY
Post Production Assistant15,700 CNY
Producer45,200 CNY
Product Designer18,300 CNY
Product Planner22,800 CNY
Production Artist23,200 CNY
Production Assistant16,500 CNY
Production Director39,700 CNY
Production Technician15,400 CNY
Program Researcher28,800 CNY
Promotion Coordinator22,900 CNY
Social Media Compliance Manager30,300 CNY
Social Media Compliance Officer27,100 CNY
Sound Engineer23,600 CNY
Sound Engineering Technician13,000 CNY
Stage Technician13,400 CNY
Sub Editor16,300 CNY
Television Executive Producer52,500 CNY
Transmission Engineer25,400 CNY
Video Editor21,500 CNY
Video Producer26,900 CNY
Videographer23,300 CNY
Virtual / Augmented Reality Content Creator38,900 CNY
Virtual Set Designer28,400 CNY
Virtual Staging Specialist30,600 CNY
Visual Designer24,000 CNY
Visual Effects Artist25,700 CNY
Voiceover Artist23,300 CNY


Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in China

Median and salary distribution China Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
29,600 CNY or more
10% of people earn
25,700 to 29,600 CNY
20% of people earn
16,900 CNY or less
65% of people earn
16,900 to 25,700 CNY
Minimum Salary
13,500 CNY
Median
26,100 CNY
Maximum
52,300 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China range from 13,500 CNY (starting average salary) to 52,300 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment is 26,100 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China earn less than 21,300 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 30,700 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 16,900 CNY to 25,700 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 16,900 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 25,700 CNY to 29,600 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 29,600 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / China

Salary comparison by gender China Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
28,900 CNY
Female-6%
27,000 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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / China

How much are annual salary increments in China for individuals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 13 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate China Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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44% of surveyed staff in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / China


160 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China is 160 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China is 78 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
Beijing31,700 CNY
Changchun26,400 CNY
Changsha25,100 CNY
Chengdu29,000 CNY
Chongqing32,100 CNY
Dalian26,200 CNY
Dongguan24,900 CNY
Foshan24,700 CNY
Fuzhou26,400 CNY
Guangzhou30,600 CNY
Hangzhou30,700 CNY
Harbin29,400 CNY
Jinan30,800 CNY
Kunming25,000 CNY
Nanjing27,700 CNY
Qingdao28,500 CNY
Quanzhou25,900 CNY
Shanghai30,000 CNY
Shantou27,000 CNY
Shenyang28,700 CNY
Shenzhen27,400 CNY
Suzhou26,700 CNY
Tianjin29,000 CNY
Wenzhou27,300 CNY
Wuhan31,700 CNY
Wuxi23,800 CNY
Xi an30,300 CNY
Xiamen25,400 CNY
Zhengzhou24,600 CNY

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Anhui28,600 CNY
Beijing23,600 CNY
Chongqing25,200 CNY
Fujian26,800 CNY
Gansu24,700 CNY
Guangdong30,600 CNY
Guangxi28,000 CNY
Guizhou25,600 CNY
Hainan23,200 CNY
Hebei29,400 CNY
Heilongjiang26,200 CNY
Henan30,300 CNY
Hubei28,700 CNY
Hunan29,300 CNY
Jiangsu29,800 CNY
Jiangxi27,700 CNY
Jilin25,300 CNY
Liaoning27,500 CNY
Nei Monggol24,800 CNY
Ningxia23,200 CNY
Qinghai23,000 CNY
Shaanxi26,800 CNY
Shandong30,900 CNY
Shanghai24,700 CNY
Shanxi26,300 CNY
Sichuan30,400 CNY
Tianjin23,900 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur24,500 CNY
Xizang [Tibet]22,900 CNY
Yunnan28,400 CNY
Zhejiang29,000 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 26,100 CNY and 30,700 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in China ranges from 13,500 CNY to 21,300 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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