Average Assistant Contract Manager Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Assistant Contract Manager 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 Assistant Contract Manager Make in China?

An Assistant Contract Manager working in China will typically earn around 378,300 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 205,700 CNY to the highest average salary of 572,200 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
378,300 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
31,525 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
205,700 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
17,141 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
572,200 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
47,683 CNY

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

Assistant Contract Manager 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 Assistant Contract Manager Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Assistant Contract Manager can earn between 205,700 CNY and 572,200 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 Assistant Contract Manager in China is 349,300 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 349,300 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 349,300 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 Assistant Contract Manager salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 247,800 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 247,800 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 420,800 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 420,800 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.

Assistant Contract Manager 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 assistant contract manager 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 Assistant Contract Manager in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 239,000 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Assistant Contract Manager salary would increase to 301,800 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Assistant Contract Manager, the average salary would be 394,300 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 466,300 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Assistant Contract Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 514,300 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Assistant Contract Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 548,800 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
239,000 CNY
2-5 Years +26%
301,800 CNY
5-10 Years +32%
394,300 CNY
10-15 Years +18%
466,300 CNY
15-20 Years +11%
514,300 CNY
20+ Years +6%
548,800 CNY

Assistant Contract Manager 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 Assistant Contract Manager 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 Assistant Contract Manager in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 286,400 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Assistant Contract Manager in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 325,600 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Assistant Contract Manager in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 426,700 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. An Assistant Contract Manager in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 529,600 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
286,400 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +13%
325,600 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +32%
426,700 CNY
Master's Degree +24%
529,600 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.

Assistant Contract Manager 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 assistant contract manager will earn an average of 389,200 CNY, while a female assistant contract manager will earn around 365,400 CNY.

This means that a male assistant contract manager earns approximately 7% more than a female assistant contract manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
389,200 CNY
Female -7%
365,400 CNY

Assistant Contract Manager 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 Assistant Contract Manager in China is around 10% every 18 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 = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Assistant Contract Manager in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Assistant Contract Manager 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 Assistant Contract Manager is a high bonus based job, with 77% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

23% 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 6% to 7%.

Received Bonus
77%
No Bonus
23%

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 Assistant Contract Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Assistant Contract Manager in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 98,000 CNY
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 172,200 CNY
Building and Grounds Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 238,900 CNY
Building Control Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 222,300 CNY
Building Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 312,400 CNY
Building Services Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 299,500 CNY
Building Surveyor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 208,600 CNY
Calibration Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 113,700 CNY
Carpenter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 136,200 CNY
Cemetery Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 134,600 CNY
Chief Building Official Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 464,900 CNY
Clinical Facilities Planning Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 510,000 CNY
Construction Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 101,020 CNY
Contracts Administrator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 254,800 CNY
Contracts Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 437,900 CNY
Facilities Coordinator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 217,900 CNY
Facilities Director Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 504,500 CNY
Facilities Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 312,400 CNY
Facilities Maintenance Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 460,500 CNY
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 330,700 CNY
Facilities Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 433,400 CNY
Field Service Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 433,400 CNY
Field Service Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 93,280 CNY
Fire Alarm System Installer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 158,700 CNY
Glazier Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 99,080 CNY
HVAC Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 CNY
HVAC Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 102,160 CNY
Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 99,080 CNY
Maintenance Fitter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 97,060 CNY
Maintenance Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 99,080 CNY
Maintenance Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,260 CNY
Maintenance Planner Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 146,200 CNY
Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 172,200 CNY
Maintenance Worker Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 92,500 CNY
Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 100,140 CNY
Plant Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 281,500 CNY
Property Administration Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 180,300 CNY
Service Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 275,800 CNY
Service Operations Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 483,400 CNY
Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 101,020 CNY
Tool Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 92,500 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 403,100 CNY
Changchun 367,200 CNY
Changsha 341,400 CNY
Chengdu 406,300 CNY
Chongqing 420,100 CNY
Dalian 357,300 CNY
Dongguan 335,800 CNY
Foshan 340,000 CNY
Fuzhou 341,900 CNY
Guangzhou 428,400 CNY
Hangzhou 403,100 CNY
Harbin 384,200 CNY
Jinan 407,100 CNY
Kunming 351,900 CNY
Nanjing 398,300 CNY
Qingdao 359,900 CNY
Quanzhou 339,100 CNY
Shanghai 420,100 CNY
Shantou 383,300 CNY
Shenyang 367,200 CNY
Shenzhen 398,300 CNY
Suzhou 359,900 CNY
Tianjin 394,300 CNY
Wenzhou 361,500 CNY
Wuhan 431,300 CNY
Wuxi 330,700 CNY
Xi an 403,100 CNY
Xiamen 340,400 CNY
Zhengzhou 340,400 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 394,500 CNY
Beijing 332,500 CNY
Chongqing 361,600 CNY
Fujian 388,100 CNY
Gansu 363,000 CNY
Guangdong 415,900 CNY
Guangxi 384,500 CNY
Guizhou 359,900 CNY
Hainan 330,900 CNY
Hebei 424,900 CNY
Heilongjiang 384,500 CNY
Henan 407,300 CNY
Hubei 394,800 CNY
Hunan 407,300 CNY
Jiangsu 420,800 CNY
Jiangxi 398,300 CNY
Jilin 369,900 CNY
Liaoning 369,900 CNY
Nei Monggol 340,400 CNY
Ningxia 322,600 CNY
Qinghai 325,800 CNY
Shaanxi 382,600 CNY
Shandong 451,000 CNY
Shanghai 330,700 CNY
Shanxi 359,900 CNY
Sichuan 420,100 CNY
Tianjin 335,800 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 352,000 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 332,500 CNY
Yunnan 378,300 CNY
Zhejiang 392,300 CNY

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