Average Category Leader Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Category Leader 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 Category Leader Make in China?

A Category Leader working in China will typically earn around 327,800 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 159,500 CNY to the highest average salary of 510,300 CNY.

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

Lowest Annual Salary
159,500 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
13,291 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
510,300 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
42,525 CNY

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

Category Leader 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 Category Leader Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Category Leader can earn between 159,500 CNY and 510,300 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 Category Leader in China is 332,100 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 332,100 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 332,100 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 Category Leader salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 222,300 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 222,300 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 430,000 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 430,000 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.

Category Leader 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 category leader 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 Category Leader in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 190,500 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Category Leader salary would increase to 245,300 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Category Leader, the average salary would be 339,100 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 419,400 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Category Leader with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 448,500 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Category Leader with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 476,600 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
190,500 CNY
2-5 Years +29%
245,300 CNY
5-10 Years +38%
339,100 CNY
10-15 Years +24%
419,400 CNY
15-20 Years +7%
448,500 CNY
20+ Years +7%
476,600 CNY

Category Leader 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 Category Leader 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 Category Leader in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 239,000 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Category Leader in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 273,300 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Category Leader in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 367,900 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. A Category Leader in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 460,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
239,000 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +15%
273,300 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +35%
367,900 CNY
Master's Degree +26%
460,500 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.

Category Leader 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 category leader will earn an average of 340,000 CNY, while a female category leader will earn around 311,700 CNY.

This means that a male category leader earns approximately 9% more than a female category leader for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
340,000 CNY
Female -9%
311,700 CNY

Category Leader 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 Category Leader in China is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Category Leader 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%

Category Leader 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 Category Leader is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

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 Category Leader

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

Job Title Category Salary
Asset Management Associate Purchasing and Inventory 309,800 CNY
Asset Protection Associate Purchasing and Inventory 296,000 CNY
Asset Protection Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 325,900 CNY
Assistant Buyer Purchasing and Inventory 288,100 CNY
Buyer Purchasing and Inventory 454,300 CNY
Capacity Planner Purchasing and Inventory 341,900 CNY
Category Management Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 318,800 CNY
Category Manager Purchasing and Inventory 353,600 CNY
Channel Services Representative Purchasing and Inventory 313,700 CNY
Contracts Manager Purchasing and Inventory 397,900 CNY
Contracts Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 330,700 CNY
Demand Planner Purchasing and Inventory 348,300 CNY
Demand Planning Manager Purchasing and Inventory 388,100 CNY
Distribution Assistant Purchasing and Inventory 275,800 CNY
Distribution Associate Purchasing and Inventory 294,700 CNY
Distribution Manager Purchasing and Inventory 597,800 CNY
Inventory Analyst Purchasing and Inventory 301,300 CNY
Inventory Control Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 172,200 CNY
Inventory Control Manager Purchasing and Inventory 412,000 CNY
Inventory Management Associate Purchasing and Inventory 330,900 CNY
Inventory Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 309,800 CNY
Logistics Engineer Purchasing and Inventory 288,700 CNY
Master Planner Purchasing and Inventory 283,700 CNY
Material Handler Purchasing and Inventory 187,300 CNY
Material Planning Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 275,800 CNY
Merchandise Manager Purchasing and Inventory 365,400 CNY
Procurement Administrator Purchasing and Inventory 385,300 CNY
Procurement Agent Purchasing and Inventory 232,900 CNY
Procurement Analyst Purchasing and Inventory 403,100 CNY
Procurement Assistant Purchasing and Inventory 240,500 CNY
Procurement Associate Purchasing and Inventory 330,700 CNY
Procurement Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 152,000 CNY
Procurement Engineer Purchasing and Inventory 320,500 CNY
Procurement Manager Purchasing and Inventory 625,000 CNY
Procurement Officer Purchasing and Inventory 154,700 CNY
Procurement Process Analyst Purchasing and Inventory 361,600 CNY
Procurement Specialist Purchasing and Inventory 283,400 CNY
Production Planner Purchasing and Inventory 327,800 CNY
Project Buyer Purchasing and Inventory 377,200 CNY
Purchaser Purchasing and Inventory 454,900 CNY
Purchasing Agent Purchasing and Inventory 263,200 CNY
Purchasing Assistant Purchasing and Inventory 161,600 CNY
Purchasing Manager Purchasing and Inventory 645,800 CNY
Purchasing Officer Purchasing and Inventory 296,000 CNY
Purchasing Supervisor Purchasing and Inventory 430,500 CNY
Shipping and Receiving Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 159,400 CNY
Shipping Coordinator Purchasing and Inventory 294,700 CNY
Stock Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 172,200 CNY
Stock Regulator Purchasing and Inventory 180,300 CNY
Storage Manager Purchasing and Inventory 407,300 CNY
Store Keeper Purchasing and Inventory 152,100 CNY
Stores and Logistics Coordinator Purchasing and Inventory 339,100 CNY
Supply Chain Analyst Purchasing and Inventory 454,300 CNY
Supply Chain Coordinator Purchasing and Inventory 344,600 CNY
Supply Chain Development Manager Purchasing and Inventory 592,600 CNY
Supply Chain Director Purchasing and Inventory 639,100 CNY
Supply Chain Manager Purchasing and Inventory 629,800 CNY
Supply Planner Purchasing and Inventory 315,900 CNY
Warehouse Assistant Purchasing and Inventory 129,000 CNY
Warehouse Clerk Purchasing and Inventory 127,700 CNY
Warehouse Executive Purchasing and Inventory 504,500 CNY
Warehouse Lead Purchasing and Inventory 371,100 CNY
Warehouse Manager Purchasing and Inventory 552,400 CNY
Warehouse Supervisor Purchasing and Inventory 367,200 CNY
Wholesale Buyer Purchasing and Inventory 464,900 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 345,700 CNY
Changchun 315,900 CNY
Changsha 290,800 CNY
Chengdu 340,400 CNY
Chongqing 340,400 CNY
Dalian 283,700 CNY
Dongguan 301,800 CNY
Foshan 308,900 CNY
Fuzhou 294,300 CNY
Guangzhou 359,900 CNY
Hangzhou 351,200 CNY
Harbin 317,700 CNY
Jinan 354,000 CNY
Kunming 286,400 CNY
Nanjing 313,700 CNY
Qingdao 301,300 CNY
Quanzhou 294,700 CNY
Shanghai 369,300 CNY
Shantou 335,800 CNY
Shenyang 325,800 CNY
Shenzhen 330,900 CNY
Suzhou 327,800 CNY
Tianjin 341,400 CNY
Wenzhou 301,800 CNY
Wuhan 357,300 CNY
Wuxi 282,500 CNY
Xi an 341,400 CNY
Xiamen 283,400 CNY
Zhengzhou 283,700 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 341,400 CNY
Beijing 294,700 CNY
Chongqing 294,700 CNY
Fujian 325,800 CNY
Gansu 308,300 CNY
Guangdong 361,600 CNY
Guangxi 341,400 CNY
Guizhou 294,700 CNY
Hainan 275,800 CNY
Hebei 361,500 CNY
Heilongjiang 301,700 CNY
Henan 365,400 CNY
Hubei 357,700 CNY
Hunan 341,900 CNY
Jiangsu 361,500 CNY
Jiangxi 313,700 CNY
Jilin 301,800 CNY
Liaoning 339,100 CNY
Nei Monggol 288,100 CNY
Ningxia 277,400 CNY
Qinghai 283,700 CNY
Shaanxi 311,700 CNY
Shandong 372,600 CNY
Shanghai 281,500 CNY
Shanxi 312,400 CNY
Sichuan 371,100 CNY
Tianjin 273,000 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 292,000 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 254,800 CNY
Yunnan 330,700 CNY
Zhejiang 348,300 CNY

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