Average Barber Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Barber 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 a Barber Make in China?

A Barber working in China will typically earn around 143,200 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 67,900 CNY to the highest average salary of 225,300 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
143,200 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
11,933 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
67,900 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,658 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
225,300 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
18,775 CNY

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

Barber 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 Barber Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Barber can earn between 67,900 CNY and 225,300 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 a Barber in China is 152,100 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 152,100 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 152,100 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 Barber salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 97,300 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 97,300 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 200,000 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 200,000 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.

Barber 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 barber 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. A Barber in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 79,120 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Barber salary would increase to 106,600 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Barber, the average salary would be 152,000 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 185,100 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Barber with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 196,800 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Barber with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 212,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
79,120 CNY
2-5 Years +38%
106,600 CNY
5-10 Years +42%
152,000 CNY
10-15 Years +22%
185,100 CNY
15-20 Years +6%
196,800 CNY
20+ Years +9%
212,500 CNY

Barber 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 a Barber 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. A Barber in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 96,520 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Barber in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 176,800 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
96,520 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +82%
176,800 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.

Barber 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 barber will earn an average of 137,400 CNY, while a female barber will earn around 151,800 CNY.

This means that a male barber earns approximately 9% less than a female barber for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
137,400 CNY
Female +9%
151,800 CNY

Barber 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 a Barber 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 a Barber 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%

Barber 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.

A Barber is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

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 a Barber

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Barber in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Alterations Specialist Fashion and Apparel 137,400 CNY
Bench Jeweler Fashion and Apparel 125,100 CNY
Clothing and Textile Technologist Fashion and Apparel 311,700 CNY
Cosmetology Educator Fashion and Apparel 352,000 CNY
Diamond Setter Fashion and Apparel 164,200 CNY
Diamond Worker Fashion and Apparel 176,800 CNY
Fabric Manager Fashion and Apparel 366,200 CNY
Fashion Design Manager Fashion and Apparel 565,100 CNY
Fashion Designer Fashion and Apparel 460,500 CNY
Fashion Merchandiser Fashion and Apparel 233,900 CNY
Fashion Model Fashion and Apparel 311,700 CNY
Freelance Fashion Stylist Fashion and Apparel 544,800 CNY
Garment Technologist Fashion and Apparel 283,400 CNY
Hairstylist Fashion and Apparel 159,400 CNY
Jeweler Fashion and Apparel 258,400 CNY
Jewelry Mold Maker Fashion and Apparel 195,200 CNY
Jewelry Polisher Fashion and Apparel 117,520 CNY
Jewelry Sales Fashion and Apparel 217,900 CNY
Plating Manager Fashion and Apparel 371,100 CNY
Product Development Manager Fashion and Apparel 608,500 CNY
Sewing Machine Operator Fashion and Apparel 101,840 CNY
Shoe Sales Fashion and Apparel 172,200 CNY
Supply Chain Manager Fashion and Apparel 588,500 CNY
Tailor / Fitter Fashion and Apparel 142,300 CNY
Trend Forecaster Fashion and Apparel 335,800 CNY
Visual Merchandising Coordinator Fashion and Apparel 233,600 CNY
Visual Merchandising Projects Manager Fashion and Apparel 492,400 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 158,700 CNY
Changchun 136,100 CNY
Changsha 129,000 CNY
Chengdu 152,100 CNY
Chongqing 168,100 CNY
Dalian 125,700 CNY
Dongguan 137,400 CNY
Foshan 127,700 CNY
Fuzhou 134,600 CNY
Guangzhou 159,400 CNY
Hangzhou 161,600 CNY
Harbin 152,000 CNY
Jinan 142,300 CNY
Kunming 123,400 CNY
Nanjing 152,100 CNY
Qingdao 142,300 CNY
Quanzhou 125,100 CNY
Shanghai 159,500 CNY
Shantou 136,200 CNY
Shenyang 138,800 CNY
Shenzhen 142,300 CNY
Suzhou 139,100 CNY
Tianjin 142,300 CNY
Wenzhou 138,200 CNY
Wuhan 157,600 CNY
Wuxi 129,000 CNY
Xi an 152,100 CNY
Xiamen 125,700 CNY
Zhengzhou 117,440 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 151,800 CNY
Beijing 127,700 CNY
Chongqing 139,100 CNY
Fujian 151,800 CNY
Gansu 129,000 CNY
Guangdong 161,300 CNY
Guangxi 152,000 CNY
Guizhou 142,300 CNY
Hainan 117,600 CNY
Hebei 154,700 CNY
Heilongjiang 142,300 CNY
Henan 168,100 CNY
Hubei 148,300 CNY
Hunan 152,000 CNY
Jiangsu 159,400 CNY
Jiangxi 152,100 CNY
Jilin 129,000 CNY
Liaoning 143,200 CNY
Nei Monggol 130,400 CNY
Ningxia 127,700 CNY
Qinghai 117,100 CNY
Shaanxi 139,100 CNY
Shandong 161,300 CNY
Shanghai 134,600 CNY
Shanxi 128,900 CNY
Sichuan 154,700 CNY
Tianjin 124,400 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 128,900 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 124,400 CNY
Yunnan 143,200 CNY
Zhejiang 151,800 CNY

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