Average Cafeteria Assistant Salary in China for 2024

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

A Cafeteria Assistant working in China will typically earn around 125,700 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 59,000 CNY to the highest average salary of 201,100 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
125,700 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
10,475 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
59,000 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,916 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
201,100 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
16,758 CNY

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

Cafeteria Assistant 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 Cafeteria Assistant Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Cafeteria Assistant can earn between 59,000 CNY and 201,100 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 Cafeteria Assistant in China is 137,400 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 137,400 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 137,400 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 Cafeteria Assistant salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 88,620 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 88,620 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 183,600 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 183,600 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.

Cafeteria Assistant 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 cafeteria assistant 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 Cafeteria Assistant in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 64,620 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Cafeteria Assistant salary would increase to 89,120 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Cafeteria Assistant, the average salary would be 128,900 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 159,400 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Cafeteria Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 172,200 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Cafeteria Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 187,300 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
64,620 CNY
2-5 Years +34%
89,120 CNY
5-10 Years +48%
128,900 CNY
10-15 Years +22%
159,400 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
172,200 CNY
20+ Years +8%
187,300 CNY

Cafeteria Assistant 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 Cafeteria Assistant 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 Cafeteria Assistant in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 75,100 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Cafeteria Assistant in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 150,000 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
75,100 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +93%
150,000 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.

Cafeteria Assistant 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 cafeteria assistant will earn an average of 136,100 CNY, while a female cafeteria assistant will earn around 119,020 CNY.

This means that a male cafeteria assistant earns approximately 14% more than a female cafeteria assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
136,100 CNY
Female -14%
119,020 CNY

Cafeteria Assistant 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 Cafeteria Assistant 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 Cafeteria Assistant 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%

Cafeteria Assistant 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 Cafeteria Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% 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
34%
No Bonus
66%

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 Cafeteria Assistant

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

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,400 CNY
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 106,360 CNY
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 205,700 CNY
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 442,200 CNY
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 480,600 CNY
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 96,980 CNY
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 231,000 CNY
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,100 CNY
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,100 CNY
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 167,100 CNY
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 130,400 CNY
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 187,300 CNY
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,920 CNY
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 110,380 CNY
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 239,300 CNY
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 CNY
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 138,800 CNY
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,400 CNY
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 105,800 CNY
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 292,000 CNY
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 118,800 CNY
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 200,000 CNY
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,560 CNY
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,200 CNY
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 93,340 CNY
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 218,900 CNY
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,100 CNY
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 136,100 CNY
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 383,300 CNY
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 192,000 CNY
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 218,900 CNY
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 307,400 CNY
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 411,400 CNY
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 510,000 CNY
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 417,200 CNY
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,440 CNY
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 377,200 CNY
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,240 CNY
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 130,400 CNY
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 197,600 CNY
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 239,300 CNY
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 196,800 CNY
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 301,800 CNY
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 315,700 CNY
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,000 CNY
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 99,100 CNY
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 104,440 CNY
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 212,500 CNY
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 222,300 CNY
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 192,600 CNY
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 90,900 CNY
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 271,300 CNY
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 164,200 CNY
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 253,400 CNY
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 200,000 CNY
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 172,200 CNY
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 183,600 CNY
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 320,500 CNY
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 327,300 CNY
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 528,500 CNY
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,500 CNY
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 335,800 CNY
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 259,100 CNY
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,900 CNY
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,500 CNY
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,500 CNY
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,900 CNY
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 110,380 CNY
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,900 CNY
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 CNY
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 240,500 CNY
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 382,600 CNY
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,100 CNY
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 258,400 CNY
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 163,800 CNY
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 671,000 CNY
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 130,400 CNY
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 CNY
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 90,900 CNY
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 610,100 CNY
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 483,400 CNY
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 361,600 CNY
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,100 CNY
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 CNY
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,800 CNY
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 116,780 CNY
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 195,200 CNY
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,800 CNY
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,120 CNY
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 371,100 CNY
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 175,900 CNY
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 120,880 CNY
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 180,300 CNY
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,700 CNY
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 CNY
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 518,300 CNY
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 417,200 CNY
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 113,220 CNY
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,000 CNY
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 385,300 CNY
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 253,400 CNY
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 246,500 CNY
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 299,500 CNY
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 319,600 CNY
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 215,100 CNY
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 275,800 CNY
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 209,500 CNY
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 318,800 CNY
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 110,380 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 134,600 CNY
Changchun 109,720 CNY
Changsha 108,300 CNY
Chengdu 125,700 CNY
Chongqing 137,400 CNY
Dalian 115,560 CNY
Dongguan 107,580 CNY
Foshan 114,380 CNY
Fuzhou 111,000 CNY
Guangzhou 136,100 CNY
Hangzhou 139,100 CNY
Harbin 130,400 CNY
Jinan 127,700 CNY
Kunming 105,800 CNY
Nanjing 125,100 CNY
Qingdao 114,380 CNY
Quanzhou 102,960 CNY
Shanghai 130,400 CNY
Shantou 119,860 CNY
Shenyang 125,700 CNY
Shenzhen 125,100 CNY
Suzhou 119,900 CNY
Tianjin 134,600 CNY
Wenzhou 125,100 CNY
Wuhan 128,900 CNY
Wuxi 107,880 CNY
Xi an 128,500 CNY
Xiamen 104,900 CNY
Zhengzhou 106,440 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 130,400 CNY
Beijing 105,980 CNY
Chongqing 118,380 CNY
Fujian 119,700 CNY
Gansu 119,500 CNY
Guangdong 138,200 CNY
Guangxi 123,400 CNY
Guizhou 118,200 CNY
Hainan 103,820 CNY
Hebei 139,100 CNY
Heilongjiang 116,740 CNY
Henan 128,900 CNY
Hubei 130,400 CNY
Hunan 129,000 CNY
Jiangsu 138,200 CNY
Jiangxi 125,100 CNY
Jilin 106,980 CNY
Liaoning 124,400 CNY
Nei Monggol 108,320 CNY
Ningxia 106,360 CNY
Qinghai 102,460 CNY
Shaanxi 127,700 CNY
Shandong 138,200 CNY
Shanghai 105,440 CNY
Shanxi 119,700 CNY
Sichuan 134,600 CNY
Tianjin 111,920 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 108,300 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 95,980 CNY
Yunnan 129,000 CNY
Zhejiang 127,700 CNY

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