Average Architectural Technologist Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Architectural Technologist 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 Architectural Technologist Make in China?

An Architectural Technologist working in China will typically earn around 239,000 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 124,400 CNY to the highest average salary of 367,900 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
239,000 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
19,916 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
124,400 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
10,366 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
367,900 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
30,658 CNY

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

Architectural Technologist 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 Architectural Technologist Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Architectural Technologist can earn between 124,400 CNY and 367,900 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 Architectural Technologist in China is 231,000 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 231,000 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 231,000 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 Architectural Technologist salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 159,400 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 159,400 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 288,100 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 288,100 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.

Architectural Technologist 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 architectural technologist 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 Architectural Technologist in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 142,300 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Architectural Technologist salary would increase to 192,000 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Architectural Technologist, the average salary would be 246,500 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 301,800 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Architectural Technologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 327,800 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Architectural Technologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 345,100 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
142,300 CNY
2-5 Years +34%
192,000 CNY
5-10 Years +30%
246,500 CNY
10-15 Years +21%
301,800 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
327,800 CNY
20+ Years +5%
345,100 CNY

Architectural Technologist 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 Architectural Technologist 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 Architectural Technologist in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 180,300 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Architectural Technologist in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 320,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
180,300 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +80%
320,500 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.

Architectural Technologist 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 architectural technologist will earn an average of 253,400 CNY, while a female architectural technologist will earn around 232,900 CNY.

This means that a male architectural technologist earns approximately 9% more than a female architectural technologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
253,400 CNY
Female -9%
232,900 CNY

Architectural Technologist 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 Architectural Technologist in China is around 11% every 15 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 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that an Architectural Technologist 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%

Architectural Technologist 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 Architectural Technologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Architectural Technologist

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

Job Title Category Salary
Architect Architecture 433,800 CNY
Architectural Designer Architecture 390,000 CNY
Architectural Drafter Architecture 172,200 CNY
Architectural Manager Architecture 608,500 CNY
Architectural Technician Architecture 232,900 CNY
Architecture Consultant Architecture 575,100 CNY
Architecture Estimating Manager Architecture 466,900 CNY
Architecture Specifications Writer Architecture 159,400 CNY
Assistant Architectural Manager Architecture 558,300 CNY
CAD Drafter Architecture 181,600 CNY
CAD Manager Architecture 383,300 CNY
Design and Decoration Assistant Architecture 172,200 CNY
Design Manager Architecture 551,200 CNY
Drafter Architecture 161,600 CNY
Drafting Supervisor Architecture 318,800 CNY
Facilities and Project Manager Architecture 595,300 CNY
Facility Planner Architecture 308,900 CNY
Interior Architect Architecture 341,900 CNY
Interior Decorator Architecture 330,700 CNY
Interior Design Assistant Architecture 159,100 CNY
Interior Designer Architecture 349,300 CNY
Kitchen Designer Architecture 208,600 CNY
Landscape Architect Architecture 471,700 CNY
Landscape Artist Architecture 282,300 CNY
Landscaper Architecture 232,900 CNY
Mapping Technician Architecture 159,100 CNY
Mechanical Drafter Architecture 201,100 CNY
Photogrammetrist Architecture 185,100 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 266,000 CNY
Changchun 221,500 CNY
Changsha 212,500 CNY
Chengdu 263,900 CNY
Chongqing 272,800 CNY
Dalian 209,500 CNY
Dongguan 225,300 CNY
Foshan 225,700 CNY
Fuzhou 214,000 CNY
Guangzhou 279,400 CNY
Hangzhou 252,300 CNY
Harbin 257,700 CNY
Jinan 253,400 CNY
Kunming 217,900 CNY
Nanjing 254,800 CNY
Qingdao 237,400 CNY
Quanzhou 216,800 CNY
Shanghai 257,700 CNY
Shantou 232,900 CNY
Shenyang 240,500 CNY
Shenzhen 237,400 CNY
Suzhou 225,700 CNY
Tianjin 252,300 CNY
Wenzhou 232,400 CNY
Wuhan 263,200 CNY
Wuxi 201,100 CNY
Xi an 239,000 CNY
Xiamen 214,000 CNY
Zhengzhou 204,000 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 245,300 CNY
Beijing 204,700 CNY
Chongqing 216,800 CNY
Fujian 232,400 CNY
Gansu 215,100 CNY
Guangdong 268,900 CNY
Guangxi 246,500 CNY
Guizhou 228,500 CNY
Hainan 207,800 CNY
Hebei 263,100 CNY
Heilongjiang 233,900 CNY
Henan 275,200 CNY
Hubei 261,300 CNY
Hunan 266,000 CNY
Jiangsu 275,200 CNY
Jiangxi 254,800 CNY
Jilin 210,500 CNY
Liaoning 232,900 CNY
Nei Monggol 209,700 CNY
Ningxia 197,600 CNY
Qinghai 195,200 CNY
Shaanxi 231,000 CNY
Shandong 266,000 CNY
Shanghai 212,500 CNY
Shanxi 228,000 CNY
Sichuan 266,000 CNY
Tianjin 209,500 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 216,800 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 205,700 CNY
Yunnan 252,300 CNY
Zhejiang 261,300 CNY