Average Aircraft Rigging Assembler Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Aircraft Rigging Assembler 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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler Make in China?

An Aircraft Rigging Assembler working in China will typically earn around 181,600 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 93,660 CNY to the highest average salary of 277,400 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
181,600 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
15,133 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
93,660 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,805 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
277,400 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
23,116 CNY

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

Aircraft Rigging Assembler 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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Aircraft Rigging Assembler can earn between 93,660 CNY and 277,400 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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler in China is 175,900 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 175,900 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 175,900 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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 119,900 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 119,900 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 221,500 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 221,500 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.

Aircraft Rigging Assembler 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 aircraft rigging assembler 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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 103,820 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Aircraft Rigging Assembler salary would increase to 136,100 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Aircraft Rigging Assembler, the average salary would be 189,300 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 228,500 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Aircraft Rigging Assembler with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 246,500 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Aircraft Rigging Assembler with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 266,000 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
103,820 CNY
2-5 Years +31%
136,100 CNY
5-10 Years +40%
189,300 CNY
10-15 Years +20%
228,500 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
246,500 CNY
20+ Years +8%
266,000 CNY

Aircraft Rigging Assembler 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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler in China based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Aircraft Rigging Assembler in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 123,400 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Aircraft Rigging Assembler in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 218,900 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
123,400 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +81%
218,900 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.

Aircraft Rigging Assembler 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 aircraft rigging assembler will earn an average of 192,000 CNY, while a female aircraft rigging assembler will earn around 172,200 CNY.

This means that a male aircraft rigging assembler earns approximately 11% more than a female aircraft rigging assembler for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
192,000 CNY
Female -11%
172,200 CNY

Aircraft Rigging Assembler 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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler in China is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 14 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that an Aircraft Rigging Assembler in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% 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%

Aircraft Rigging Assembler 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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

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 Aircraft Rigging Assembler

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Aircraft Rigging Assembler in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 390,000 CNY
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 436,200 CNY
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 332,100 CNY
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 216,800 CNY
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 240,500 CNY
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 207,700 CNY
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 392,300 CNY
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 176,800 CNY
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 161,600 CNY
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 605,700 CNY
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 189,300 CNY
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 191,600 CNY
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 377,200 CNY
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 163,800 CNY
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 330,700 CNY
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 541,700 CNY
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 371,100 CNY
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,400 CNY
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 192,600 CNY
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 592,600 CNY
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,600 CNY
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 467,100 CNY
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 159,500 CNY
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 539,700 CNY
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 424,900 CNY
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 345,100 CNY
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 389,200 CNY
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 623,200 CNY
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 704,300 CNY
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 642,800 CNY
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 164,200 CNY
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 225,300 CNY
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 733,300 CNY
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 424,900 CNY
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 157,600 CNY
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 489,600 CNY
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 406,300 CNY
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 717,900 CNY
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 385,300 CNY
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 649,700 CNY
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 204,000 CNY
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 660,500 CNY
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 371,100 CNY
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,200 CNY
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 152,100 CNY
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 335,100 CNY
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 633,300 CNY
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 249,600 CNY
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 585,900 CNY
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 246,200 CNY
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 231,000 CNY
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 332,500 CNY
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 294,700 CNY
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 315,700 CNY
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 263,100 CNY
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 409,000 CNY
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 151,800 CNY
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 588,500 CNY
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 152,100 CNY
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 200,000 CNY
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 369,900 CNY
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 428,400 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 190,500 CNY
Changchun 169,000 CNY
Changsha 161,300 CNY
Chengdu 187,500 CNY
Chongqing 195,200 CNY
Dalian 167,100 CNY
Dongguan 172,200 CNY
Foshan 161,600 CNY
Fuzhou 158,700 CNY
Guangzhou 196,800 CNY
Hangzhou 189,300 CNY
Harbin 191,600 CNY
Jinan 196,800 CNY
Kunming 167,100 CNY
Nanjing 183,600 CNY
Qingdao 180,500 CNY
Quanzhou 152,000 CNY
Shanghai 197,600 CNY
Shantou 181,600 CNY
Shenyang 180,500 CNY
Shenzhen 189,300 CNY
Suzhou 181,600 CNY
Tianjin 187,300 CNY
Wenzhou 176,800 CNY
Wuhan 187,300 CNY
Wuxi 151,800 CNY
Xi an 196,800 CNY
Xiamen 152,300 CNY
Zhengzhou 152,000 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 196,800 CNY
Beijing 157,600 CNY
Chongqing 175,900 CNY
Fujian 183,600 CNY
Gansu 161,300 CNY
Guangdong 212,500 CNY
Guangxi 189,300 CNY
Guizhou 168,100 CNY
Hainan 159,500 CNY
Hebei 195,200 CNY
Heilongjiang 169,000 CNY
Henan 208,600 CNY
Hubei 192,000 CNY
Hunan 187,300 CNY
Jiangsu 205,700 CNY
Jiangxi 183,600 CNY
Jilin 159,500 CNY
Liaoning 187,500 CNY
Nei Monggol 161,300 CNY
Ningxia 148,300 CNY
Qinghai 154,700 CNY
Shaanxi 172,200 CNY
Shandong 212,500 CNY
Shanghai 163,800 CNY
Shanxi 169,000 CNY
Sichuan 208,600 CNY
Tianjin 159,100 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 157,600 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 157,600 CNY
Yunnan 187,500 CNY
Zhejiang 183,700 CNY

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