Waiter / Waitress Average Salary in China 2020
How much money does a Waiter / Waitress make in China?
LOW
8,580
CNY AVERAGE
17,500
CNY HIGH
27,300
CNY
A person working as a Waiter / Waitress in China typically earns around 17,500 CNY per month. Salaries range from 8,580 CNY (lowest) to 27,300 CNY (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Waiter / Waitress salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Waiter / Waitress Salary Distribution in China
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Waiter / Waitress salaries in China range from 8,580 CNY per month (minimum salary) to 27,300 CNY per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 17,900 CNY per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Waiter / Waitress(s) are earning less than 17,900 CNY while the other half are earning more than 17,900 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 Waiter / Waitress(s) are earning less than 11,900 CNY while 75% of them are earning more than 11,900 CNY. Also from the diagram, 75% of Waiter / Waitress(s) are earning less than 23,000 CNY while 25% are earning more than 23,000 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
Waiter / Waitress 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 Waiter / Waitress salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Waiter / Waitress with less than two years of experience makes approximately 10,200 CNY per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 13,100 CNY per month, 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 18,000 CNY per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Waiter / Waitress(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 22,300 CNY per month, 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 23,900 CNY per month, 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 25,500 CNY per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Waiter / Waitress average salary change by experience in China
| 0 - 2 Years | 10,200 CNY | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +29% | 13,100 CNY |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 18,000 CNY |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 22,300 CNY |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 23,900 CNY |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 25,500 CNY |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Waiter / Waitress Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Waiter / Waitress(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 Waiter / Waitress salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Waiter / Waitress is 13,100 CNY per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 18,700 CNY per month, 43% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 25,800 CNY per month, 38% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Waiter / Waitress average salary difference by education level in China
| High School | 13,100 CNY | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +43% | 18,700 CNY |
| Bachelor's Degree | +38% | 25,800 CNY |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Waiter / Waitress 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 Waiter / Waitress employees in China earn 12% more than their female counterparts.
| Female | 16,400 CNY | |
| Male | +12% | 18,300 CNY |
Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers
Waiter / Waitress Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in China
How much are annual salary increments in China for Waiter / Waitress(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Waiter / Waitress
Waiter / Waitress(s) 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.
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 2019
| 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 2019. 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
Waiter / Waitress Bonus and Incentive Rates in China
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Waiter / Waitress is considered to be a low 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.
69% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 31% | |
| No Bonus | 69% |
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.
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector Waiter / Waitress employees in China earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts.
| Private Sector | 28,800 CNY | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 30,400 CNY |
Waiter / Waitress Salary Trend and Forecast in China
How are Waiter / Waitress salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.
| Average Salary 2016 | 15,500 CNY | |
| Average Salary 2017 | +4% | 16,100 CNY |
| Average Salary 2018 | +3% | 16,600 CNY |
| Average Salary 2019 | +2% | 16,900 CNY |
Waiter / Waitress salaries in China are on the rise in the year 2020 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2019 are 2% higher than those of 2018. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2021 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
Waiter / Waitress Average Hourly Wage in China
100 CNY per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in China is 100 CNY. This means that the average Waiter / Waitress in China earns approximately 100 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.
Waiter / Waitress VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Waiter / Waitress is 28% less than that of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering. Also, Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering salaries are 18% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| All Rounder | 21,100 CNY |  +21% |
| Assistant Executive Housekeeper | 18,600 CNY | +6% |
| Assistant Food and Beverage Director | 33,800 CNY | +93% |
| Assistant Hospitality Manager | 35,900 CNY | +110% |
| Assistant Storekeeper | 15,100 CNY |  -14% |
| Assistant Tour Manager | 26,400 CNY | +51% |
| Baker and Pastrycook | 19,100 CNY | +9% |
| Bakery Manager | 27,400 CNY | +57% |
| Bakery Superintendent | 22,000 CNY | +26% |
| Banquet Manager | 23,300 CNY | +33% |
| Banquet Server | 17,900 CNY | +2% |
| Bar Attendant | 18,200 CNY | +4% |
| Bar Manager | 29,400 CNY | +68% |
| Bar Supervisor | 21,400 CNY | +22% |
| Barista | 19,500 CNY | +11% |
| Bartender | 19,400 CNY | +11% |
| Bellman | 14,600 CNY | -17% |
| Beverage Manager | 29,000 CNY | +66% |
| Bistro Attendant | 17,900 CNY | +2% |
| Buffet Chef | 24,100 CNY | +38% |
| Buffet Host | 16,300 CNY | -7% |
| Buffet Manager | 28,000 CNY | +60% |
| Butcher and Slaughterer | 16,400 CNY | -6% |
| Cafeteria Manager | 26,100 CNY | +49% |
| Cake Decorator | 19,500 CNY | +11% |
| Casino Shift Manager | 31,400 CNY | +79% |
| Chain Store Customer Support | 23,900 CNY | +37% |
| Chef | 24,000 CNY | +37% |
| Club Manager | 31,000 CNY | +77% |
| Cluster Director | 34,900 CNY | +99% |
| Cluster Revenue Manager | 34,700 CNY | +98% |
| Cocktail Server | 16,900 CNY | -3% |
| Coffee Shop Manager | 30,000 CNY | +71% |
| Concierge | 18,300 CNY | +5% |
| Confectionery Baker | 19,500 CNY | +11% |
| Conference Services Manager | 24,100 CNY | +38% |
| Cook | 23,000 CNY | +31% |
| Corporate Sous Chef | 27,400 CNY | +57% |
| Corporate Travel Consultant | 25,400 CNY | +45% |
| Croupier | 21,900 CNY | +25% |
| Culinary Assistant | 18,700 CNY | +7% |
| Culinary Associate | 21,000 CNY | +20% |
| Dietary Aide | 22,400 CNY | +28% |
| Dining Room Supervisor | 24,600 CNY | +41% |
| Dishwasher | 11,800 CNY | -33% |
| Duty Manager | 28,100 CNY | +61% |
| Events Coordinator | 23,100 CNY | +32% |
| Executive Chef | 25,500 CNY | +46% |
| Executive Pastry Chef | 21,900 CNY | +25% |
| Fast Food Cook | 21,700 CNY | +24% |
| Fast Food Shift Supervisor | 23,900 CNY | +37% |
| Fine Dining Cook | 27,200 CNY | +55% |
| Fine Dining Restaurant Chef | 28,600 CNY | +63% |
| Fleet Manager | 29,200 CNY | +67% |
| Food and Beverage Manager | 32,200 CNY | +84% |
| Food Consultant | 31,900 CNY | +82% |
| Food Safety Coordinator | 27,400 CNY | +57% |
| Food Server | 16,700 CNY | -5% |
| Food Service Director | 31,500 CNY | +80% |
| Food Service Manager | 30,000 CNY | +71% |
| Food Service Sales | 26,200 CNY | +50% |
| Food Service Worker | 17,900 CNY | +2% |
| Front Desk Agent | 21,200 CNY | +21% |
| Front Office Manager | 28,500 CNY | +63% |
| Guest Service Executive | 33,500 CNY | +91% |
| Guest Service Representative | 23,200 CNY | +33% |
| Head Concierge | 21,400 CNY | +22% |
| Hospitality Director | 44,800 CNY | +160% |
| Hostess / Host | 23,200 CNY | +33% |
| Hotel Desk Clerk | 17,400 CNY | -1% |
| Hotel Maid | 11,800 CNY | -33% |
| Hotel Manager | 41,800 CNY | +140% |
| Hotel Sales Manager | 36,100 CNY | +110% |
| Hotel Service Supervisor | 30,400 CNY | +74% |
| Hotel Staff | 22,500 CNY | +29% |
| Inventory Coordinator | 20,300 CNY | +16% |
| Kitchen Manager | 24,500 CNY | +40% |
| Kitchen Staff | 19,800 CNY | +13% |
| Kitchen Supervisor | 24,300 CNY | +39% |
| Line Cook | 25,200 CNY | +44% |
| Luggage Porter | 11,400 CNY | -35% |
| Motel Manager | 31,000 CNY | +77% |
| Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant | 15,200 CNY | -13% |
| Production Operator | 15,200 CNY | -13% |
| Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator | 21,200 CNY | +21% |
| Receptionist | 20,400 CNY | +17% |
| Regional Restaurant Manager | 38,900 CNY | +120% |
| Restaurant Manager | 34,000 CNY | +94% |
| Room Reservations Manager | 32,100 CNY | +83% |
| Room Service Manager | 30,400 CNY | +74% |
| Sous Chef | 23,200 CNY | +33% |
| Supervisor of Food Services | 28,000 CNY | +60% |
| Tour Consultant | 26,300 CNY | +50% |
| Travel Agent | 22,700 CNY | +30% |
| Travel Consultant | 26,100 CNY | +49% |
| Waiter / Waitress | 17,500 CNY | -0% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Beijing | 18,700 CNY |
| Changchun | 17,100 CNY |
| Changsha | 15,800 CNY |
| Chengdu | 18,700 CNY |
| Chongqing | 19,500 CNY |
| Dalian | 16,500 CNY |
| Dongguan | 15,600 CNY |
| Foshan | 15,700 CNY |
| Fuzhou | 15,900 CNY |
| Guangzhou | 19,800 CNY |
| Hangzhou | 18,700 CNY |
| Harbin | 17,700 CNY |
| Jinan | 18,900 CNY |
| Kunming | 16,300 CNY |
| Nanjing | 18,500 CNY |
| Qingdao | 16,600 CNY |
| Quanzhou | 15,600 CNY |
| Shanghai | 19,500 CNY |
| Shantou | 17,700 CNY |
| Shenyang | 17,100 CNY |
| Shenzhen | 18,400 CNY |
| Suzhou | 16,600 CNY |
| Tianjin | 18,300 CNY |
| Wenzhou | 16,800 CNY |
| Wuhan | 20,000 CNY |
| Wuxi | 15,300 CNY |
| Xi an | 18,600 CNY |
| Xiamen | 15,800 CNY |
| Zhengzhou | 15,700 CNY |
Salary Comparison By State
| State | Average Salary |
| Anhui | 18,300 CNY |
| Beijing | 15,400 CNY |
| Chongqing | 16,700 CNY |
| Fujian | 18,000 CNY |
| Gansu | 16,900 CNY |
| Guangdong | 19,200 CNY |
| Guangxi | 17,800 CNY |
| Guizhou | 16,600 CNY |
| Hainan | 15,300 CNY |
| Hebei | 19,700 CNY |
| Heilongjiang | 17,800 CNY |
| Henan | 18,900 CNY |
| Hubei | 18,200 CNY |
| Hunan | 18,900 CNY |
| Jiangsu | 19,600 CNY |
| Jiangxi | 18,500 CNY |
| Jilin | 17,100 CNY |
| Liaoning | 17,100 CNY |
| Nei Monggol | 15,700 CNY |
| Ningxia | 14,900 CNY |
| Qinghai | 15,000 CNY |
| Shaanxi | 17,800 CNY |
| Shandong | 20,800 CNY |
| Shanghai | 15,300 CNY |
| Shanxi | 16,600 CNY |
| Sichuan | 19,500 CNY |
| Tianjin | 15,600 CNY |
| Xinjiang Uygur | 16,200 CNY |
| Xizang [Tibet] | 15,400 CNY |
| Yunnan | 17,500 CNY |
| Zhejiang | 18,200 CNY |
