Average Building Surveyor Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Building Surveyor 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 Building Surveyor Make in China?

A Building Surveyor working in China will typically earn around 208,600 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 101,920 CNY to the highest average salary of 327,800 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
208,600 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
17,383 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
101,920 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,493 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
327,800 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
27,316 CNY

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

Building Surveyor 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 Building Surveyor Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Building Surveyor can earn between 101,920 CNY and 327,800 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 Building Surveyor in China is 216,800 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 216,800 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 216,800 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 Building Surveyor salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 143,200 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 143,200 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 282,300 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 282,300 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.

Building Surveyor 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 building surveyor 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 Building Surveyor in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 118,260 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Building Surveyor salary would increase to 168,100 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Building Surveyor, the average salary would be 217,900 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 268,900 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Building Surveyor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 283,700 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Building Surveyor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 314,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
118,260 CNY
2-5 Years +42%
168,100 CNY
5-10 Years +31%
217,900 CNY
10-15 Years +23%
268,900 CNY
15-20 Years +6%
283,700 CNY
20+ Years +10%
314,500 CNY

Building Surveyor 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 Building Surveyor 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 Building Surveyor in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 148,300 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Building Surveyor in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 212,500 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Building Surveyor in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 288,100 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
148,300 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +47%
212,500 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +34%
288,100 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.

Building Surveyor 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 building surveyor will earn an average of 217,900 CNY, while a female building surveyor will earn around 205,700 CNY.

This means that a male building surveyor earns approximately 6% more than a female building surveyor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
217,900 CNY
Female -6%
205,700 CNY

Building Surveyor 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 Building Surveyor in China is around 9% every 17 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 = ( 9 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Building Surveyor in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Building Surveyor 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 Building Surveyor is a low bonus based job, with 32% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

68% 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
32%
No Bonus
68%

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 Building Surveyor

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

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 98,000 CNY
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 172,200 CNY
Assistant Contract Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 378,300 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
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 228,500 CNY
Changchun 189,300 CNY
Changsha 185,100 CNY
Chengdu 210,500 CNY
Chongqing 238,900 CNY
Dalian 183,700 CNY
Dongguan 191,600 CNY
Foshan 187,500 CNY
Fuzhou 187,300 CNY
Guangzhou 225,700 CNY
Hangzhou 233,600 CNY
Harbin 212,500 CNY
Jinan 210,500 CNY
Kunming 175,900 CNY
Nanjing 210,500 CNY
Qingdao 197,600 CNY
Quanzhou 189,300 CNY
Shanghai 231,000 CNY
Shantou 197,600 CNY
Shenyang 208,600 CNY
Shenzhen 208,600 CNY
Suzhou 210,500 CNY
Tianjin 208,600 CNY
Wenzhou 207,700 CNY
Wuhan 227,600 CNY
Wuxi 180,300 CNY
Xi an 225,700 CNY
Xiamen 174,000 CNY
Zhengzhou 180,500 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 228,500 CNY
Beijing 181,600 CNY
Chongqing 189,300 CNY
Fujian 214,000 CNY
Gansu 191,600 CNY
Guangdong 232,900 CNY
Guangxi 204,000 CNY
Guizhou 201,100 CNY
Hainan 175,900 CNY
Hebei 217,900 CNY
Heilongjiang 209,700 CNY
Henan 233,900 CNY
Hubei 215,100 CNY
Hunan 214,000 CNY
Jiangsu 233,900 CNY
Jiangxi 210,500 CNY
Jilin 189,300 CNY
Liaoning 217,900 CNY
Nei Monggol 192,600 CNY
Ningxia 174,000 CNY
Qinghai 167,100 CNY
Shaanxi 209,700 CNY
Shandong 233,900 CNY
Shanghai 183,600 CNY
Shanxi 190,500 CNY
Sichuan 233,900 CNY
Tianjin 180,500 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 180,300 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 180,300 CNY
Yunnan 215,100 CNY
Zhejiang 212,500 CNY

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