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Chef Average Salary in China 2024

How much money does a person working as Chef make in China?


Average Monthly Salary
18,400 CNY
( 221,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
9,010
CNY
AVERAGE
18,400
CNY
HIGH
28,700
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 as Chef in China typically earns around 18,400 CNY. Salaries range from 9,010 CNY (lowest) to 28,700 CNY (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Chef salaries in China vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Chef Pay Scale and Salaries in China

Median and salary distribution China Chef monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
17,000 CNY or more
10% of people earn
15,100 to 17,000 CNY
20% of people earn
10,700 CNY or less
65% of people earn
10,700 to 15,100 CNY
Minimum Salary
9,010 CNY
Median
17,100 CNY
Maximum
28,700 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 for the position Chef in China range from 9,010 CNY (starting salary) to 28,700 CNY (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 17,100 CNY, half of the professionals who work as Chef in China earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Chef in China earn less than 14,000 CNY, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 19,600 CNY while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Chef in China compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 10,700 CNY to 15,100 CNY. About 20% of salaries are below the 10,700 CNY mark, while 10% fall within the range of 15,100 CNY to 17,000 CNY. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 17,000 CNY.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Chef / China

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
10,700 CNY
2 - 5 Years+29%
13,700 CNY
5 - 10 Years+38%
18,900 CNY
10 - 15 Years+24%
23,500 CNY
15 - 20 Years+7%
25,100 CNY
20+ Years+7%
26,800 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly China Chef
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Chef and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 10,700 CNY.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 13,700 CNY, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 18,900 CNY, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 23,500 CNY, 24% 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 25,100 CNY, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 26,800 CNY, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Chef / China

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Chef.

High School
15,100 CNY
Certificate or Diploma+65%
24,900 CNY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly China Chef
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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 salaries by education level for the position Chef in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 15,100 CNY.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 24,900 CNY, 65% more than the previous level.



Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Education Level
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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Chef / China

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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? For the people who work as Chef in China, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Male
19,000 CNY
Female-8%
17,500 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 / Chef / China

How much are annual salary increments in China for individuals working as Chef? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Chef in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

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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 / Chef / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Chef
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44% of surveyed staff 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.

Average Hourly Wage / Chef / China


110 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Chef in China is 110 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 as Chef in China is 52 CNY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering-100%
Airbnb Property Manager33,200 CNY+81%
All Rounder11,400 CNY-38%
Assistant Executive Housekeeper8,930 CNY-51%
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller17,000 CNY-8%
Assistant Food and Beverage Director36,700 CNY+100%
Assistant Hospitality Manager40,000 CNY+120%
Assistant Storekeeper7,940 CNY-57%
Assistant Tour Manager19,200 CNY+4%
Baker and Pastrycook10,300 CNY-44%
Bakery Manager21,900 CNY+19%
Bakery Superintendent14,000 CNY-24%
Banquet Captain11,000 CNY-40%
Banquet Manager15,600 CNY-15%
Banquet Server9,260 CNY-50%
Bar Attendant9,240 CNY-50%
Bar Manager20,100 CNY+9%
Bar Supervisor13,100 CNY-29%
Barista11,700 CNY-36%
Bartender11,400 CNY-38%
Bellman8,750 CNY-52%
Beverage Manager24,300 CNY+32%
Bistro Attendant9,850 CNY-46%
Buffet Chef16,700 CNY-9%
Buffet Host9,330 CNY-49%
Buffet Manager21,800 CNY+19%
Butcher and Slaughterer7,720 CNY-58%
Cafeteria Assistant10,600 CNY-42%
Cafeteria Manager18,400 CNY+0%
Cafeteria Supervisor12,600 CNY-31%
Cake Decorator11,200 CNY-39%
Casino Shift Manager31,800 CNY+73%
Chain Store Customer Support15,900 CNY-13%
Chef18,400 CNY+0%
Chef De Cuisine25,500 CNY+39%
Club Manager34,200 CNY+86%
Cluster Director42,400 CNY+130%
Cluster Revenue Manager34,700 CNY+89%
Cocktail Server9,470 CNY-48%
Coffee Shop Manager31,400 CNY+71%
Concierge9,370 CNY-49%
Confectionery Baker11,000 CNY-40%
Conference and Sales Coordinator16,600 CNY-10%
Conference Services Manager20,100 CNY+9%
Cook16,300 CNY-11%
Corporate Sous Chef25,000 CNY+36%
Corporate Travel Consultant26,200 CNY+43%
Croupier12,700 CNY-31%
Culinary Assistant8,350 CNY-55%
Culinary Associate8,720 CNY-53%
Culinary Tour Guide22,700 CNY+23%
Demi Chef17,800 CNY-3%
Dietary Aide18,500 CNY+1%
Dining Room Supervisor16,000 CNY-13%
Dishwasher7,500 CNY-59%
Duty Manager22,500 CNY+22%
Events Coordinator13,800 CNY-25%
Executive Chef21,000 CNY+14%
Executive Pastry Chef16,700 CNY-9%
Fast Food Cook14,500 CNY-21%
Fast Food Shift Supervisor15,200 CNY-17%
Fine Dining Cook26,800 CNY+46%
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef27,400 CNY+49%
Fleet Manager44,000 CNY+140%
Food and Beverage Manager36,000 CNY+96%
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst23,600 CNY+28%
Food Consultant28,000 CNY+52%
Food Photographer18,700 CNY+2%
Food Policy Analyst26,200 CNY+43%
Food Safety Auditor23,100 CNY+26%
Food Safety Compliance Manager27,900 CNY+52%
Food Safety Coordinator21,600 CNY+18%
Food Server9,150 CNY-50%
Food Service Director36,000 CNY+96%
Food Service Manager36,000 CNY+96%
Food Service Sales22,000 CNY+20%
Food Service Worker9,190 CNY-50%
Food Stylist14,800 CNY-19%
Food Sustainability Consultant27,200 CNY+48%
Front Desk Agent10,900 CNY-41%
Front Desk Clerk10,500 CNY-43%
Front Office Manager20,200 CNY+10%
Gastronomy Consultant20,100 CNY+9%
Guest Service Executive32,000 CNY+74%
Guest Service Representative12,600 CNY-31%
Head Chef 21,400 CNY+16%
Head Concierge13,700 CNY-25%
Hospitality Director56,000 CNY+200%
Hospitality Technology Specialist21,700 CNY+18%
Hostess / Host11,000 CNY-40%
Hotel Desk Clerk10,500 CNY-43%
Hotel Maid7,500 CNY-59%
Hotel Manager51,000 CNY+180%
Hotel Revenue Manager32,100 CNY+75%
Hotel Sales Manager40,200 CNY+120%
Hotel Service Supervisor30,000 CNY+63%
Hotel Staff10,300 CNY-44%
Inventory Coordinator12,200 CNY-34%
Kitchen Manager17,200 CNY-6%
Kitchen Staff9,890 CNY-46%
Kitchen Supervisor16,400 CNY-11%
Line Cook17,200 CNY-6%
Luggage Porter7,510 CNY-59%
Molecular Gastronomist26,700 CNY+45%
Motel Manager31,000 CNY+69%
Pastry Chef14,800 CNY-19%
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant9,990 CNY-46%
Personal Chef22,400 CNY+22%
Production Operator14,900 CNY-19%
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator17,300 CNY-6%
Receptionist10,500 CNY-43%
Regional Restaurant Manager43,100 CNY+130%
Restaurant Manager34,700 CNY+89%
Restaurant Server9,410 CNY-49%
Room Reservations Manager35,900 CNY+95%
Room Service Manager32,200 CNY+75%
Sous Chef21,000 CNY+14%
Special Events Coordinator20,600 CNY+12%
Supervisor of Food Services24,800 CNY+35%
Sustainable Catering Coordinator21,800 CNY+19%
Sustainable Tourism Consultant23,200 CNY+26%
Tour Consultant26,700 CNY+45%
Tour Guide18,000 CNY-2%
Tour Manager23,000 CNY+25%
Travel Agent17,600 CNY-4%
Travel Consultant26,500 CNY+44%
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist21,700 CNY+18%
Waiter / Waitress9,190 CNY-50%
Wedding Planner28,600 CNY+56%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Beijing19,800 CNY
Guangzhou21,000 CNY
Shanghai21,200 CNY
Shenzhen18,700 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 for the job title Chef in China?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 17,100 CNY and 19,600 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 a careers like Chef in China ranges from 9,010 CNY to 14,000 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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