Journalist Average Salary in China 2021
How much money does a Journalist make in China?
LOW
17,900
CNY AVERAGE
33,100
CNY HIGH
50,000
CNY
A person working as a Journalist in China typically earns around 33,100 CNY per month. Salaries range from 17,900 CNY (lowest) to 50,000 CNY (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Journalist salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Journalist Salary Distribution in China
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Journalist salaries in China range from 17,900 CNY per month (minimum salary) to 50,000 CNY per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 30,400 CNY per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Journalist(s) are earning less than 30,400 CNY while the other half are earning more than 30,400 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 Journalist(s) are earning less than 21,700 CNY while 75% of them are earning more than 21,700 CNY. Also from the diagram, 75% of Journalist(s) are earning less than 37,000 CNY while 25% are earning more than 37,000 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
Journalist 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 Journalist salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Journalist with less than two years of experience makes approximately 20,800 CNY per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 26,200 CNY per month, 26% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 34,600 CNY per month, 32% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Journalist(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 40,700 CNY per month, 18% 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 45,000 CNY per month, 11% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 47,900 CNY per month, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Journalist average salary change by experience in China
| 0 - 2 Years | 20,800 CNY | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +26% | 26,200 CNY |
| 5 - 10 Years | +32% | 34,600 CNY |
| 10 - 15 Years | +18% | 40,700 CNY |
| 15 - 20 Years | +11% | 45,000 CNY |
| 20+ Years | +6% | 47,900 CNY |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Journalist Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Journalist(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 Journalist salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Journalist is 25,200 CNY per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 28,500 CNY per month, 13% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 37,400 CNY per month, 32% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 46,400 CNY per month, 24% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
Journalist average salary difference by education level in China
| High School | 25,200 CNY | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +13% | 28,500 CNY |
| Bachelor's Degree | +32% | 37,400 CNY |
| Master's Degree | +24% | 46,400 CNY |
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 146,000 Yuan Renminbi(s) to 439,000 Yuan Renminbi(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Journalist 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 Journalist employees in China earn 7% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 34,100 CNY | |
| Female | -7% | 31,800 CNY |
Salary Comparison By Gender in China for all Careers
Journalist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in China
How much are annual salary increments in China for Journalist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Journalist
Journalist(s) in China are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 15 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 2020
| 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 2020. 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
Journalist Bonus and Incentive Rates in China
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Journalist is considered to be a moderate 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.
47% of surveyed staff 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 4% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 53% | |
| No Bonus | 47% |
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.
Journalist Average Hourly Wage in China
190 CNY per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in China is 190 CNY. This means that the average Journalist in China earns approximately 190 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.
Journalist VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Journalist is 23% more than that of Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment. Also, Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment salaries are 8% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| 3D Artist | 25,800 CNY |  -22% |
| 3D Designer | 25,300 CNY | -24% |
| 3D Generalist | 22,800 CNY | -31% |
| 3D Visualization Specialist | 27,100 CNY | -18% |
| Acrobatic Rigger | 17,400 CNY | -47% |
| Actor | 36,600 CNY |  +11% |
| Associate Media Director | 28,700 CNY | -13% |
| Associate Producer | 35,900 CNY | +9% |
| Broadcast Associate | 18,300 CNY | -45% |
| Broadcast News Analyst | 27,000 CNY | -18% |
| Broadcast Technician | 16,700 CNY | -50% |
| Broadcasting Journalist | 32,600 CNY | -1% |
| Broadcasting Presenter | 33,900 CNY | +2% |
| Camera Equipment Repairer | 18,900 CNY | -43% |
| Cartoonist / Animator | 24,600 CNY | -26% |
| CAS Engineer | 29,200 CNY | -12% |
| Censorship Executive | 32,000 CNY | -3% |
| Choreographer | 23,900 CNY | -28% |
| Colorist | 13,700 CNY | -59% |
| Communications Manager | 38,300 CNY | +16% |
| Correspondent | 29,400 CNY | -11% |
| Dance Director | 25,800 CNY | -22% |
| Dancer | 24,000 CNY | -27% |
| Director of Photography | 27,500 CNY | -17% |
| Disc Jockey | 17,900 CNY | -46% |
| Editorial Assistant | 14,900 CNY | -55% |
| Events Manager | 26,000 CNY | -21% |
| Graphic Designer | 18,900 CNY | -43% |
| Illustrator | 19,900 CNY | -40% |
| Instructional Designer | 16,600 CNY | -50% |
| Journalist | 33,100 CNY | +0% |
| Makeup Artist | 17,700 CNY | -47% |
| Media Design Manager | 47,200 CNY | +43% |
| Media Equipment Operator | 14,600 CNY | -56% |
| Media Operations Manager | 36,300 CNY | +10% |
| Media Producer | 33,400 CNY | +1% |
| Media Product Development Manager | 47,200 CNY | +43% |
| Media Program Director | 51,100 CNY | +54% |
| Media Relations Manager | 45,600 CNY | +38% |
| Media Sales Manager | 51,600 CNY | +56% |
| Movement and Dance Coordinator | 27,200 CNY | -18% |
| Multimedia Coordinator | 18,500 CNY | -44% |
| Multimedia Designer | 19,300 CNY | -42% |
| Music Consultant | 23,500 CNY | -29% |
| Musician | 20,700 CNY | -37% |
| News Associate | 24,500 CNY | -26% |
| News Reporter | 33,900 CNY | +2% |
| Producer | 45,200 CNY | +37% |
| Product Designer | 18,300 CNY | -45% |
| Production Artist | 23,200 CNY | -30% |
| Production Assistant | 16,500 CNY | -50% |
| Production Director | 39,700 CNY | +20% |
| Production Technician | 15,400 CNY | -53% |
| Program Researcher | 28,800 CNY | -13% |
| Promotion Coordinator | 22,900 CNY | -31% |
| Sound Engineer | 23,600 CNY | -29% |
| Stage Technician | 13,400 CNY | -60% |
| Sub Editor | 16,300 CNY | -51% |
| Television Executive Producer | 52,500 CNY | +59% |
| Transmission Engineer | 25,400 CNY | -23% |
| Video Editor | 21,500 CNY | -35% |
| Video Producer | 26,900 CNY | -19% |
| Videographer | 23,300 CNY | -30% |
| Visual Designer | 24,000 CNY | -27% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Beijing | 35,500 CNY |
| Changchun | 31,900 CNY |
| Changsha | 29,700 CNY |
| Chengdu | 36,800 CNY |
| Chongqing | 35,800 CNY |
| Dalian | 30,900 CNY |
| Dongguan | 31,700 CNY |
| Foshan | 31,400 CNY |
| Fuzhou | 28,700 CNY |
| Guangzhou | 38,800 CNY |
| Hangzhou | 36,000 CNY |
| Harbin | 33,700 CNY |
| Jinan | 33,400 CNY |
| Kunming | 29,700 CNY |
| Nanjing | 35,000 CNY |
| Qingdao | 30,800 CNY |
| Quanzhou | 27,900 CNY |
| Shanghai | 38,900 CNY |
| Shantou | 33,800 CNY |
| Shenyang | 33,200 CNY |
| Shenzhen | 34,100 CNY |
| Suzhou | 33,600 CNY |
| Tianjin | 36,100 CNY |
| Wenzhou | 31,600 CNY |
| Wuhan | 34,300 CNY |
| Wuxi | 29,800 CNY |
| Xi an | 33,300 CNY |
| Xiamen | 27,200 CNY |
| Zhengzhou | 27,500 CNY |
Salary Comparison By State
| State | Average Salary |
| Anhui | 37,300 CNY |
| Beijing | 30,700 CNY |
| Chongqing | 32,700 CNY |
| Fujian | 34,700 CNY |
| Gansu | 32,000 CNY |
| Guangdong | 39,500 CNY |
| Guangxi | 36,000 CNY |
| Guizhou | 32,900 CNY |
| Hainan | 29,800 CNY |
| Hebei | 37,600 CNY |
| Heilongjiang | 33,500 CNY |
| Henan | 38,600 CNY |
| Hubei | 36,500 CNY |
| Hunan | 37,100 CNY |
| Jiangsu | 37,800 CNY |
| Jiangxi | 35,000 CNY |
| Jilin | 31,900 CNY |
| Liaoning | 34,600 CNY |
| Nei Monggol | 31,200 CNY |
| Ningxia | 29,100 CNY |
| Qinghai | 28,800 CNY |
| Shaanxi | 33,500 CNY |
| Shandong | 38,500 CNY |
| Shanghai | 30,700 CNY |
| Shanxi | 32,700 CNY |
| Sichuan | 37,700 CNY |
| Tianjin | 29,600 CNY |
| Xinjiang Uygur | 30,300 CNY |
| Xizang [Tibet] | 28,200 CNY |
| Yunnan | 34,900 CNY |
| Zhejiang | 35,500 CNY |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in China earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 28,500 CNY | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 30,100 CNY |
