Average Auto Damage Adjuster Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Auto Damage Adjuster 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 Auto Damage Adjuster Make in China?

An Auto Damage Adjuster working in China will typically earn around 148,300 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 77,640 CNY to the highest average salary of 225,700 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
148,300 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
12,358 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
77,640 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,470 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
225,700 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
18,808 CNY

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

Auto Damage Adjuster 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 Auto Damage Adjuster Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Auto Damage Adjuster can earn between 77,640 CNY and 225,700 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 Auto Damage Adjuster in China is 142,300 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 142,300 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 142,300 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 Auto Damage Adjuster salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 98,000 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 98,000 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 174,000 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 174,000 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.

Auto Damage Adjuster 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 auto damage adjuster 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 Auto Damage Adjuster in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 85,760 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Auto Damage Adjuster salary would increase to 115,620 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Auto Damage Adjuster, the average salary would be 152,100 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 183,700 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Auto Damage Adjuster with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 200,000 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Auto Damage Adjuster with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 209,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
85,760 CNY
2-5 Years +34%
115,620 CNY
5-10 Years +30%
152,100 CNY
10-15 Years +21%
183,700 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
200,000 CNY
20+ Years +5%
209,500 CNY

Auto Damage Adjuster 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 Auto Damage Adjuster 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 Auto Damage Adjuster in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 101,980 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Auto Damage Adjuster in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 148,300 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Auto Damage Adjuster in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 205,700 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
101,980 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +43%
148,300 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +38%
205,700 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.

Auto Damage Adjuster 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 auto damage adjuster will earn an average of 152,300 CNY, while a female auto damage adjuster will earn around 142,300 CNY.

This means that a male auto damage adjuster earns approximately 7% more than a female auto damage adjuster for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
152,300 CNY
Female -7%
142,300 CNY

Auto Damage Adjuster 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 Auto Damage Adjuster in China is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Auto Damage Adjuster in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Auto Damage Adjuster 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 Auto Damage Adjuster is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Auto Damage Adjuster

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Auto Damage Adjuster in China.

Job Title Category Salary
After Sales Automotive Manager Automotive 359,900 CNY
Alignment Technician Automotive 119,700 CNY
Auto Detailer Automotive 136,200 CNY
Auto Parts Manager Automotive 433,800 CNY
Automotive Assembler Automotive 128,900 CNY
Automotive Assembly Manager Automotive 420,800 CNY
Automotive Assembly Operator Automotive 136,200 CNY
Automotive Body Repairer Automotive 125,100 CNY
Automotive Branch Manager Automotive 525,700 CNY
Automotive Central Planner Automotive 187,300 CNY
Automotive Electrician Automotive 154,700 CNY
Automotive Engineering Technician Automotive 189,300 CNY
Automotive Estimating Manager Automotive 327,800 CNY
Automotive Estimator Automotive 290,800 CNY
Automotive General Manager Automotive 645,800 CNY
Automotive Inventory Officer Automotive 119,900 CNY
Automotive Manager Automotive 588,500 CNY
Automotive Master Mechanic Automotive 189,300 CNY
Automotive Parts Supplier Automotive 204,000 CNY
Automotive Project Engineer Automotive 233,900 CNY
Automotive Project Manager Automotive 444,300 CNY
Automotive Purchase Manager Automotive 475,700 CNY
Automotive Sales Automotive 254,800 CNY
Automotive Service Technician Automotive 134,600 CNY
Automotive Technician Automotive 136,100 CNY
Automotive Test Engineer Automotive 218,900 CNY
Automotive Warranty Administrator Automotive 221,500 CNY
Automotive Warranty Clerk Automotive 151,800 CNY
Car Parts and Accessories Fitter Automotive 123,400 CNY
Car Salesman Automotive 275,200 CNY
Damage Appraiser Automotive 187,300 CNY
Diesel Engine Specialist Automotive 185,100 CNY
Job Card Opener Automotive 115,940 CNY
Lube Technician Automotive 103,580 CNY
Master File Maintenance Automotive 172,200 CNY
Materials Planner Automotive 191,600 CNY
Mechanic Automotive 139,100 CNY
Motor Vehicle Inspector Automotive 201,100 CNY
Motorcycle Mechanic Automotive 138,200 CNY
Service Advisor Automotive 249,600 CNY
Service Manager Automotive 385,300 CNY
Stock Controller Automotive 164,200 CNY
Technical Advisor Automotive 254,800 CNY
Tire Retreader Automotive 116,380 CNY
Used Car Manager Automotive 357,300 CNY
Vehicle Body Maker Automotive 157,600 CNY
Vehicle Examiner Automotive 175,900 CNY
Vehicle Painter Automotive 110,380 CNY
Vehicle Trimmer Automotive 129,000 CNY
Welder Automotive 107,860 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 158,700 CNY
Changchun 134,600 CNY
Changsha 129,000 CNY
Chengdu 152,300 CNY
Chongqing 161,300 CNY
Dalian 134,600 CNY
Dongguan 128,500 CNY
Foshan 128,500 CNY
Fuzhou 123,400 CNY
Guangzhou 161,600 CNY
Hangzhou 161,600 CNY
Harbin 142,300 CNY
Jinan 146,200 CNY
Kunming 123,400 CNY
Nanjing 151,800 CNY
Qingdao 139,100 CNY
Quanzhou 129,000 CNY
Shanghai 157,600 CNY
Shantou 138,200 CNY
Shenyang 146,200 CNY
Shenzhen 142,300 CNY
Suzhou 148,300 CNY
Tianjin 157,600 CNY
Wenzhou 138,800 CNY
Wuhan 152,000 CNY
Wuxi 119,900 CNY
Xi an 150,000 CNY
Xiamen 129,000 CNY
Zhengzhou 119,700 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 148,300 CNY
Beijing 123,400 CNY
Chongqing 134,600 CNY
Fujian 143,200 CNY
Gansu 134,600 CNY
Guangdong 164,200 CNY
Guangxi 152,300 CNY
Guizhou 142,300 CNY
Hainan 128,500 CNY
Hebei 151,800 CNY
Heilongjiang 136,200 CNY
Henan 158,700 CNY
Hubei 152,100 CNY
Hunan 157,600 CNY
Jiangsu 159,400 CNY
Jiangxi 151,800 CNY
Jilin 139,100 CNY
Liaoning 152,000 CNY
Nei Monggol 124,400 CNY
Ningxia 118,060 CNY
Qinghai 116,740 CNY
Shaanxi 138,200 CNY
Shandong 161,300 CNY
Shanghai 128,900 CNY
Shanxi 142,300 CNY
Sichuan 163,800 CNY
Tianjin 128,900 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 123,400 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 116,180 CNY
Yunnan 146,200 CNY
Zhejiang 150,000 CNY

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