Average Account Director Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Account Director salary for 2024 in China and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Chinese yuan. To keep things simple, we are using the CNY currency code instead of the currency symbol ¥.

How Much Does an Account Director Make in China?

An Account Director working in China will typically earn around 397,900 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 215,100 CNY to the highest average salary of 605,700 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
397,900 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
33,158 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
215,100 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
17,925 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
605,700 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
50,475 CNY

These are average salaries for an Account Director in China and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Account Director to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Account Director salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Account Director Salaries in China

So we've looked at the average salaries an Account Director will earn in China. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Account Director can earn between 215,100 CNY and 605,700 CNY on average in China. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Account Director in China is 367,200 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 367,200 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 367,200 CNY.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Account Director salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 263,100 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 263,100 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 448,500 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 448,500 CNY.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Account Director Salary by Experience Level in China

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average account director salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Account Director in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 249,600 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Account Director salary would increase to 315,900 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Account Director, the average salary would be 419,400 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 492,400 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Account Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 544,800 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Account Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 581,300 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
249,600 CNY
2-5 Years +26%
315,900 CNY
5-10 Years +32%
419,400 CNY
10-15 Years +18%
492,400 CNY
15-20 Years +11%
544,800 CNY
20+ Years +6%
581,300 CNY

Account Director Salary by Education Level in China

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Account Director in China based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Account Director in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 305,600 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Account Director in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 345,100 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Account Director in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 453,200 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. An Account Director in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 562,200 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
305,600 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +13%
345,100 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +32%
453,200 CNY
Master's Degree +24%
562,200 CNY

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in China is around 146,000 to 439,000 CNY and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Account Director Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In China, a male account director will earn an average of 412,000 CNY, while a female account director will earn around 384,500 CNY.

This means that a male account director earns approximately 7% more than a female account director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
412,000 CNY
Female -7%
384,500 CNY

Account Director Average Pay Raise in China

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Account Director in China is around 13% every 14 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in China is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 13 ÷ 14 ) × 12  = 11%

What this means is that an Account Director in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 11% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in China for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in China.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Account Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in China

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Account Director is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in China earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
362,200 CNY
Private Sector -6%
341,400 CNY

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Account Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Account Director in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Coordinator Executive and Management 318,800 CNY
Account Executive Executive and Management 403,100 CNY
Account Manager Executive and Management 397,900 CNY
Administration Manager Executive and Management 378,800 CNY
Administration Officer Executive and Management 209,500 CNY
Administration Supervisor Executive and Management 311,700 CNY
Administrative Clerk Executive and Management 154,700 CNY
Administrative Officer Executive and Management 158,700 CNY
Area Director Executive and Management 378,300 CNY
Area Manager Executive and Management 371,100 CNY
Asset Protection Associate Executive and Management 425,100 CNY
Assistant Director Executive and Management 390,000 CNY
Assistant General Manager Executive and Management 407,300 CNY
Assistant Manager Executive and Management 453,200 CNY
Assistant Managing Director Executive and Management 493,000 CNY
Assistant Operations Manager Executive and Management 466,900 CNY
Assistant Project Manager Executive and Management 412,000 CNY
Assistant Section Head Executive and Management 339,100 CNY
Assistant to CEO Executive and Management 366,200 CNY
Assistant Vice President Executive and Management 459,700 CNY
Associate Account Director Executive and Management 394,500 CNY
Associate Director Executive and Management 419,400 CNY
Bid Manager Executive and Management 466,900 CNY
Branch Manager Executive and Management 453,200 CNY
Business Development Manager Executive and Management 493,000 CNY
Business Operations Associate Executive and Management 397,900 CNY
Business Operations Lead Executive and Management 430,000 CNY
Campaign Manager Executive and Management 437,900 CNY
Catering Coordinator Executive and Management 254,800 CNY
Catering Manager Executive and Management 404,600 CNY
CEO Executive and Management 812,900 CNY
Chairman of The Board Executive and Management 752,600 CNY
Chairman Office Manager Executive and Management 518,300 CNY
Chief Commercial Officer Executive and Management 589,400 CNY
Chief Corporate Officer Executive and Management 649,700 CNY
Chief Executive Officer Executive and Management 824,800 CNY
Chief Financial Officer Executive and Management 735,200 CNY
Chief Investment Officer Executive and Management 566,900 CNY
Chief of Staff Executive and Management 365,400 CNY
Chief Operating Officer Executive and Management 585,900 CNY
Chief Risk Officer Executive and Management 529,600 CNY
Client Account Manager Executive and Management 471,700 CNY
Client Accounts Officer Executive and Management 413,900 CNY
Client Services Manager Executive and Management 498,000 CNY
Commercial Director Executive and Management 539,800 CNY
Commercial Manager Executive and Management 462,300 CNY
Commercial Project Manager Executive and Management 417,100 CNY
Commodity Broker Executive and Management 325,800 CNY
COO Executive and Management 576,500 CNY
Corporate Affairs Executive Executive and Management 472,100 CNY
Corporate Compliance Director Executive and Management 529,600 CNY
Corporate Director Executive and Management 528,500 CNY
Corporate Officer Executive and Management 361,600 CNY
Corporate Partnerships Officer Executive and Management 361,500 CNY
Country Manager Executive and Management 602,700 CNY
Department Head Executive and Management 460,500 CNY
Department Manager Executive and Management 480,300 CNY
Department Supervisor Executive and Management 433,400 CNY
Deputy Director Executive and Management 566,900 CNY
Deputy Manager Executive and Management 531,700 CNY
Director Executive and Management 582,700 CNY
Director of Accreditation Executive and Management 504,400 CNY
Director of Catering Services Executive and Management 472,100 CNY
Director of Client Services Executive and Management 514,300 CNY
Director of Facilities Management Executive and Management 411,400 CNY
Director of Operations Executive and Management 504,400 CNY
Director of Process Simplification Executive and Management 409,000 CNY
Director of Product Management Executive and Management 528,600 CNY
Director of Project Management Executive and Management 555,800 CNY
Director of Revenue Management Executive and Management 492,700 CNY
Director of Training and Development Executive and Management 524,300 CNY
Distribution Manager Executive and Management 533,100 CNY
Division Manager Executive and Management 444,300 CNY
Duty Manager Executive and Management 445,100 CNY
Engagement Manager Executive and Management 525,700 CNY
Executive Director Executive and Management 800,500 CNY
Executive Manager Executive and Management 664,500 CNY
Franchise Manager Executive and Management 684,900 CNY
General Manager Executive and Management 596,800 CNY
Global Master Data Manager Executive and Management 572,200 CNY
Global Technical Lead Executive and Management 353,600 CNY
Head of Investment Executive and Management 510,000 CNY
Head of Middle Office Executive and Management 491,000 CNY
Head of Projects Executive and Management 533,000 CNY
Head of Strategy Executive and Management 592,200 CNY
Head of Supply Chain Executive and Management 504,400 CNY
Head of Sustainability Executive and Management 436,200 CNY
Housing Manager Executive and Management 417,100 CNY
HSE Manager Executive and Management 426,700 CNY
Key Account Manager Executive and Management 447,300 CNY
Knowledge Manager Executive and Management 489,500 CNY
Location Manager Executive and Management 499,300 CNY
Logistics Executive Executive and Management 403,100 CNY
Logistics Manager Executive and Management 401,300 CNY
Management Consultant Executive and Management 424,300 CNY
Management Executive Executive and Management 563,000 CNY
Manager Executive and Management 551,200 CNY
Managing Director Executive and Management 606,400 CNY
MIS Executive Executive and Management 516,100 CNY
Ocean Services Manager Executive and Management 538,600 CNY
Operational Manager Executive and Management 548,800 CNY
Operations Analyst Executive and Management 451,000 CNY
Operations Assistant Executive and Management 367,200 CNY
Operations Director Executive and Management 589,400 CNY
Operations Executive Executive and Management 574,200 CNY
Operations Manager Executive and Management 581,000 CNY
Operations Supervisor Executive and Management 499,300 CNY
Planning Director Executive and Management 559,000 CNY
PMO Manager Executive and Management 492,400 CNY
Policy Administration Executive Executive and Management 442,300 CNY
Private Sector Executive Executive and Management 472,100 CNY
Product Development Manager Executive and Management 533,100 CNY
Product Executive Executive and Management 447,700 CNY
Production Executive Executive and Management 504,400 CNY
Production Manager Executive and Management 510,000 CNY
Production Supervisor Executive and Management 430,000 CNY
Program Director Executive and Management 553,800 CNY
Program Manager Executive and Management 573,500 CNY
Programme Coordinator Executive and Management 367,900 CNY
Project Control Manager Executive and Management 563,300 CNY
Project Coordinator Executive and Management 335,800 CNY
Project Management Officer Executive and Management 357,700 CNY
Project Manager Executive and Management 392,300 CNY
Project Portfolio Manager Executive and Management 420,800 CNY
Quality Manager Executive and Management 440,200 CNY
R/D Director Executive and Management 471,700 CNY
Regional Director Executive and Management 710,500 CNY
Regional Manager Executive and Management 562,600 CNY
Relationship Manager Executive and Management 535,800 CNY
Retail District Manager Executive and Management 361,600 CNY
Revenue Manager Executive and Management 407,300 CNY
Risk and Capital Manager Executive and Management 596,100 CNY
Risk Officer Executive and Management 417,200 CNY
Safety Manager Executive and Management 396,300 CNY
Section Head Executive and Management 385,300 CNY
Service Manager Executive and Management 401,300 CNY
Shift Supervisor Executive and Management 339,100 CNY
Solutions Manager Executive and Management 362,200 CNY
Supervisor Executive and Management 315,700 CNY
Supply Chain Manager Executive and Management 559,000 CNY
Surveyor Executive and Management 367,900 CNY
Technical Director Executive and Management 528,500 CNY
Technical Manager Executive and Management 514,300 CNY
Territory Manager Executive and Management 496,100 CNY
Validation Manager Executive and Management 462,300 CNY
Vice President Executive and Management 643,800 CNY
Zone Manager Executive and Management 524,300 CNY

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in China, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Beijing 455,400 CNY
Changchun 365,400 CNY
Changsha 357,300 CNY
Chengdu 421,400 CNY
Chongqing 440,200 CNY
Dalian 369,300 CNY
Dongguan 376,800 CNY
Foshan 344,600 CNY
Fuzhou 348,300 CNY
Guangzhou 442,300 CNY
Hangzhou 445,100 CNY
Harbin 409,000 CNY
Jinan 417,100 CNY
Kunming 345,700 CNY
Nanjing 424,900 CNY
Qingdao 384,500 CNY
Quanzhou 335,800 CNY
Shanghai 450,300 CNY
Shantou 394,300 CNY
Shenyang 394,800 CNY
Shenzhen 382,600 CNY
Suzhou 394,800 CNY
Tianjin 431,300 CNY
Wenzhou 398,300 CNY
Wuhan 415,900 CNY
Wuxi 339,100 CNY
Xi an 420,100 CNY
Xiamen 352,000 CNY
Zhengzhou 341,400 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in China.

City Average Salary
Anhui 419,400 CNY
Beijing 354,000 CNY
Chongqing 390,000 CNY
Fujian 389,200 CNY
Gansu 367,200 CNY
Guangdong 471,700 CNY
Guangxi 399,900 CNY
Guizhou 378,300 CNY
Hainan 351,200 CNY
Hebei 417,200 CNY
Heilongjiang 384,200 CNY
Henan 454,900 CNY
Hubei 401,300 CNY
Hunan 424,300 CNY
Jiangsu 444,300 CNY
Jiangxi 424,900 CNY
Jilin 361,500 CNY
Liaoning 404,600 CNY
Nei Monggol 377,200 CNY
Ningxia 327,300 CNY
Qinghai 335,800 CNY
Shaanxi 403,100 CNY
Shandong 431,300 CNY
Shanghai 357,300 CNY
Shanxi 392,300 CNY
Sichuan 420,800 CNY
Tianjin 341,900 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 362,200 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 349,300 CNY
Yunnan 401,300 CNY
Zhejiang 420,800 CNY

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