Average Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer 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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer Make in China?

A Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer working in China will typically earn around 918,500 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 496,100 CNY to the highest average salary of 1,391,600 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
918,500 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
76,541 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
496,100 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
41,341 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
1,391,600 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
115,966 CNY

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

Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer 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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer can earn between 496,100 CNY and 1,391,600 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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China is 844,600 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 844,600 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 844,600 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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 603,400 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 603,400 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 1,027,600 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,027,600 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.

Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer 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 crown prosecution service lawyer 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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 574,200 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer salary would increase to 727,100 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer, the average salary would be 960,900 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,130,800 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,249,900 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,333,900 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
574,200 CNY
2-5 Years +26%
727,100 CNY
5-10 Years +32%
960,900 CNY
10-15 Years +18%
1,130,800 CNY
15-20 Years +11%
1,249,900 CNY
20+ Years +6%
1,333,900 CNY

Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer 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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 693,100 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. A Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 923,000 CNY.

  • PhD. A Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China with a phd education can earn an average salary of 1,320,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
693,100 CNY
Master's Degree +33%
923,000 CNY
PhD +42%
1,320,500 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.

Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer 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 crown prosecution service lawyer will earn an average of 946,800 CNY, while a female crown prosecution service lawyer will earn around 882,400 CNY.

This means that a male crown prosecution service lawyer earns approximately 7% more than a female crown prosecution service lawyer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
946,800 CNY
Female -7%
882,400 CNY

Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer 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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China is around 13% every 16 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 = ( 13 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% 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%

Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer 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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer is a moderate bonus based job, with 56% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

44% 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 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

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 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Administrative Law Judge Legal 970,200 CNY
Arbitrator Legal 430,000 CNY
Associate Attorney Legal 455,400 CNY
Attorney Legal 698,200 CNY
Bailiff Legal 221,500 CNY
Barrister Legal 174,000 CNY
Candidate Attorney Legal 396,300 CNY
Conciliator Legal 341,900 CNY
Contracts Associate Legal 212,500 CNY
Contracts Manager Legal 385,300 CNY
Contracts Negotiator Legal 330,700 CNY
Contracts Specialist Legal 221,500 CNY
Conveyancing Secretary Legal 190,500 CNY
Corporate Counsel Legal 518,300 CNY
Counsel Legal 492,700 CNY
Court Clerk Legal 159,500 CNY
Court Judicial Assistant Legal 252,300 CNY
Court Liaison Specialist Legal 308,900 CNY
Court Reporter Legal 257,700 CNY
Court Representative Legal 200,000 CNY
General Counsel Legal 851,200 CNY
Immigration Executive Legal 459,300 CNY
In House Counsel Legal 504,500 CNY
Intellectual Property Specialist Legal 345,700 CNY
Judge Advocate Legal 727,400 CNY
Law Clerk Legal 159,400 CNY
Lawyer Legal 656,800 CNY
Legal Administrative Assistant Legal 174,000 CNY
Legal Advisor Legal 415,900 CNY
Legal Assistant Legal 175,900 CNY
Legal Associate Legal 335,100 CNY
Legal Consultant Legal 431,300 CNY
Legal Consultant Legal 433,800 CNY
Legal Counsel Legal 522,700 CNY
Legal Editor Legal 325,800 CNY
Legal Executive Legal 618,800 CNY
Legal Executive Secretary Legal 187,300 CNY
Legal IP Officer Legal 172,200 CNY
Legal Officer Legal 207,700 CNY
Legal Secretary Legal 190,500 CNY
Legal Services Director Legal 795,700 CNY
Legal Services Manager Legal 823,900 CNY
Legal Support Worker Legal 129,000 CNY
Legislative Liaison Legal 340,000 CNY
Litigation Attorney Legal 832,100 CNY
Litigation Paralegal Legal 411,400 CNY
Magistrate Judge Legal 1,080,400 CNY
Paralegal Legal 265,000 CNY
Patent Attorney Legal 518,300 CNY
Staff Attorney Legal 544,800 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 1,088,800 CNY
Changchun 949,600 CNY
Changsha 855,200 CNY
Chengdu 1,043,700 CNY
Chongqing 1,109,600 CNY
Dalian 889,400 CNY
Dongguan 890,700 CNY
Foshan 884,700 CNY
Fuzhou 864,700 CNY
Guangzhou 1,102,900 CNY
Hangzhou 1,064,100 CNY
Harbin 965,800 CNY
Jinan 1,012,100 CNY
Kunming 836,800 CNY
Nanjing 1,004,600 CNY
Qingdao 953,300 CNY
Quanzhou 874,300 CNY
Shanghai 1,027,600 CNY
Shantou 904,700 CNY
Shenyang 1,009,600 CNY
Shenzhen 922,300 CNY
Suzhou 975,700 CNY
Tianjin 988,600 CNY
Wenzhou 877,300 CNY
Wuhan 1,053,900 CNY
Wuxi 790,600 CNY
Xi an 973,800 CNY
Xiamen 862,100 CNY
Zhengzhou 838,100 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 976,300 CNY
Beijing 810,400 CNY
Chongqing 868,400 CNY
Fujian 927,000 CNY
Gansu 860,300 CNY
Guangdong 1,069,900 CNY
Guangxi 979,300 CNY
Guizhou 899,900 CNY
Hainan 818,100 CNY
Hebei 1,041,900 CNY
Heilongjiang 932,800 CNY
Henan 1,079,600 CNY
Hubei 1,028,300 CNY
Hunan 1,053,900 CNY
Jiangsu 1,077,700 CNY
Jiangxi 1,004,600 CNY
Jilin 922,900 CNY
Liaoning 1,004,600 CNY
Nei Monggol 909,300 CNY
Ningxia 772,900 CNY
Qinghai 768,900 CNY
Shaanxi 899,900 CNY
Shandong 1,041,900 CNY
Shanghai 836,500 CNY
Shanxi 896,700 CNY
Sichuan 1,037,600 CNY
Tianjin 819,000 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 844,100 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 790,600 CNY
Yunnan 986,700 CNY
Zhejiang 1,009,600 CNY

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