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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in China 2024

How much money does a person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology make in China?


Average Monthly Salary
39,200 CNY
( 471,000 CNY yearly)

LOW
19,600
CNY
AVERAGE
39,200
CNY
HIGH
69,700
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 in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China typically earns around 39,200 CNY. Salaries range from 19,600 CNY (lowest average) to 69,700 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Assistant Pharmacist24,000 CNY
Assistant Pharmacy Director46,700 CNY
Associate Medical Affairs Director64,500 CNY
Bioethics Specialist35,700 CNY
Biofabrication Specialist34,600 CNY
Bioinformatics Scientist59,600 CNY
Bioinformatics Technician26,000 CNY
Biological Scientist63,500 CNY
Biological Technician25,700 CNY
Biomanufacturing Technician29,200 CNY
Biomarker Scientist41,400 CNY
Biomedical Electronics Technician25,000 CNY
Biomedical Engineer23,800 CNY
Biomedical Engineering Director48,300 CNY
Bioprocess Engineer29,800 CNY
Biostatistician40,800 CNY
Biotechnologist 36,500 CNY
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager31,400 CNY
Cell Therapy Scientist50,800 CNY
Chemical Process Technician27,100 CNY
Clinical Consultant39,100 CNY
Clinical Data Manager37,600 CNY
Clinical Data Specialist36,000 CNY
Clinical Informatics Specialist27,900 CNY
Clinical Operations Manager54,900 CNY
Clinical Pharmacist36,500 CNY
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist44,200 CNY
Clinical Programmer19,500 CNY
Clinical Project Manager36,000 CNY
Clinical Research Associate33,800 CNY
Clinical Research Manager51,700 CNY
Clinical Study Manager48,400 CNY
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer66,300 CNY
Compliance Specialist38,100 CNY
Computational Chemist47,200 CNY
Cytology Laboratory Technologist29,900 CNY
Cytotechnologist31,200 CNY
Digital Biomarker Developer39,000 CNY
Digital Health Specialist34,000 CNY
Drug Safety Specialist42,400 CNY
GCP Auditor31,600 CNY
Gene Editing Compliance Officer47,300 CNY
Gene Editing Specialist39,800 CNY
Gene Therapy Researcher39,800 CNY
Hospital Pharmacy Technician28,700 CNY
Manufacturing Engineer30,300 CNY
Medical 3D Printing Specialist30,100 CNY
Medical Affairs Director57,400 CNY
Medical Device Compliance Specialist37,800 CNY
Medical Device Data Analyst34,000 CNY
Medical Device Designer34,700 CNY
Medical Representative 24,400 CNY
Medical Science Liaison43,100 CNY
Medical Technology Writer28,900 CNY
Molecular and Cellular Biologist61,900 CNY
Nuclear Pharmacist39,000 CNY
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor53,800 CNY
Pharmaceutical Manager67,500 CNY
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead70,000 CNY
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager58,600 CNY
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer35,300 CNY
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager41,300 CNY
Pharmaceutical Project Manager40,500 CNY
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor40,900 CNY
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant30,100 CNY
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager43,000 CNY
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist32,500 CNY
Pharmaceutical Representative24,900 CNY
Pharmaceutical Research Associate36,500 CNY
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist54,000 CNY
Pharmaceutical Researcher53,600 CNY
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager44,700 CNY
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager52,500 CNY
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative26,000 CNY
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager56,300 CNY
Pharmaceutical Team Leader41,200 CNY
Pharmaceutical Technologist29,400 CNY
Pharmacist38,800 CNY
Pharmacogenomics Expert45,700 CNY
Pharmacovigilance Analyst42,400 CNY
Pharmacy Aide24,600 CNY
Pharmacy Manager51,900 CNY
Pharmacy Stock Controller22,500 CNY
Pharmacy Technician20,900 CNY
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst43,500 CNY
Precision Medicine Specialist38,600 CNY
Records Management Coordinator19,800 CNY
Shift Encapsulator22,600 CNY
Staff Pharmacist39,000 CNY
Synthetic Biologist45,300 CNY
Telepharmacy Technician22,500 CNY


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in China

Median and salary distribution China Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
39,300 CNY or more
10% of people earn
34,300 to 39,300 CNY
20% of people earn
23,400 CNY or less
65% of people earn
23,400 to 34,300 CNY
Minimum Salary
19,600 CNY
Median
35,900 CNY
Maximum
69,700 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 in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China range from 19,600 CNY (starting average salary) to 69,700 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is 35,900 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China earn less than 29,500 CNY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 41,800 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 23,400 CNY to 34,300 CNY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 23,400 CNY mark, while 10% ranged from 34,300 CNY to 39,300 CNY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 39,300 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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 / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / China

Salary comparison by gender China Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 11%.

Male
41,400 CNY
Female-10%
37,200 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 / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / China

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

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate China Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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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 / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / China

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate China Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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47% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% 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
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / China


230 CNY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China is 230 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China is 110 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
Beijing45,000 CNY
Changchun37,500 CNY
Changsha35,600 CNY
Chengdu41,100 CNY
Chongqing45,500 CNY
Dalian37,100 CNY
Dongguan35,300 CNY
Foshan35,000 CNY
Fuzhou37,400 CNY
Guangzhou43,400 CNY
Hangzhou43,600 CNY
Harbin41,700 CNY
Jinan43,600 CNY
Kunming35,400 CNY
Nanjing39,300 CNY
Qingdao40,400 CNY
Quanzhou36,800 CNY
Shanghai42,400 CNY
Shantou38,300 CNY
Shenyang40,600 CNY
Shenzhen38,800 CNY
Suzhou37,800 CNY
Tianjin41,200 CNY
Wenzhou38,700 CNY
Wuhan44,900 CNY
Wuxi33,700 CNY
Xi an42,900 CNY
Xiamen36,000 CNY
Zhengzhou34,800 CNY

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Anhui40,500 CNY
Beijing33,400 CNY
Chongqing35,700 CNY
Fujian38,000 CNY
Gansu35,000 CNY
Guangdong43,400 CNY
Guangxi39,600 CNY
Guizhou36,300 CNY
Hainan32,900 CNY
Hebei41,700 CNY
Heilongjiang37,200 CNY
Henan42,900 CNY
Hubei40,700 CNY
Hunan41,500 CNY
Jiangsu42,300 CNY
Jiangxi39,300 CNY
Jilin35,900 CNY
Liaoning39,000 CNY
Nei Monggol35,200 CNY
Ningxia32,900 CNY
Qinghai32,600 CNY
Shaanxi38,000 CNY
Shandong43,800 CNY
Shanghai35,000 CNY
Shanxi37,300 CNY
Sichuan43,100 CNY
Tianjin33,900 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur34,700 CNY
Xizang [Tibet]32,400 CNY
Yunnan40,200 CNY
Zhejiang41,000 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 35,900 CNY and 41,800 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in China ranges from 19,600 CNY to 29,500 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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