Average Director of Events Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Director of Events 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 Director of Events Make in China?

A Director of Events working in China will typically earn around 572,200 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 299,500 CNY to the highest average salary of 874,500 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
572,200 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
47,683 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
299,500 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
24,958 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
874,500 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
72,875 CNY

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

Director of Events 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 Director of Events Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Director of Events can earn between 299,500 CNY and 874,500 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 Director of Events in China is 548,500 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 548,500 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 548,500 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 Director of Events salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 381,800 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 381,800 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 683,400 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 683,400 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.

Director of Events 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 director of events 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 Director of Events in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 339,100 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Director of Events salary would increase to 454,300 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Director of Events, the average salary would be 589,400 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 714,600 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Director of Events with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 780,700 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Director of Events with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 818,100 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
339,100 CNY
2-5 Years +34%
454,300 CNY
5-10 Years +30%
589,400 CNY
10-15 Years +21%
714,600 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
780,700 CNY
20+ Years +5%
818,100 CNY

Director of Events 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 Director of Events 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 Director of Events in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 407,100 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Director of Events in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 466,300 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Director of Events in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 656,800 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. A Director of Events in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 792,900 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
407,100 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +14%
466,300 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +41%
656,800 CNY
Master's Degree +21%
792,900 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.

Director of Events 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 director of events will earn an average of 597,800 CNY, while a female director of events will earn around 552,400 CNY.

This means that a male director of events earns approximately 8% more than a female director of events for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
597,800 CNY
Female -8%
552,400 CNY

Director of Events 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 Director of Events in China is around 13% 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 = ( 13 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Director of Events in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% 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%

Director of Events 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 Director of Events is a high bonus based job, with 81% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

19% 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 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

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 Director of Events

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

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 390,000 CNY
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 411,400 CNY
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 208,600 CNY
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 583,000 CNY
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 283,700 CNY
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 544,800 CNY
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 562,600 CNY
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 612,500 CNY
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 367,900 CNY
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 332,500 CNY
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 239,300 CNY
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 345,700 CNY
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 341,400 CNY
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 299,500 CNY
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 209,500 CNY
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 283,700 CNY
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 214,000 CNY
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 246,200 CNY
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 200,000 CNY
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 375,200 CNY
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 215,100 CNY
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 263,100 CNY
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 216,800 CNY
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 261,300 CNY
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 413,900 CNY
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 227,600 CNY
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 266,000 CNY
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 348,300 CNY
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 196,800 CNY
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 172,200 CNY
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 357,300 CNY
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 451,000 CNY
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 420,800 CNY
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 315,700 CNY
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 457,300 CNY
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 563,300 CNY
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 606,400 CNY
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 292,000 CNY
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 277,400 CNY
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 351,900 CNY
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 190,500 CNY
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 214,000 CNY
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 252,300 CNY
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 228,500 CNY
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 225,700 CNY
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 296,000 CNY
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 367,200 CNY
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 212,500 CNY
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 201,100 CNY
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 172,200 CNY
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 272,800 CNY
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 369,900 CNY
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 281,500 CNY
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 273,000 CNY
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 467,700 CNY
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 454,900 CNY
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 398,300 CNY
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 455,400 CNY
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 263,100 CNY
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 221,500 CNY
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 201,100 CNY
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 197,600 CNY
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 357,700 CNY
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 367,200 CNY
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 553,800 CNY
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 565,100 CNY
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 252,300 CNY
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 243,000 CNY
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 447,300 CNY
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 464,900 CNY
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 455,400 CNY
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 460,500 CNY
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 341,900 CNY
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 158,700 CNY
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 246,200 CNY
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 208,600 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 660,500 CNY
Changchun 548,500 CNY
Changsha 533,100 CNY
Chengdu 618,800 CNY
Chongqing 641,900 CNY
Dalian 525,700 CNY
Dongguan 553,800 CNY
Foshan 537,300 CNY
Fuzhou 552,400 CNY
Guangzhou 650,700 CNY
Hangzhou 627,900 CNY
Harbin 633,100 CNY
Jinan 633,100 CNY
Kunming 545,300 CNY
Nanjing 625,000 CNY
Qingdao 548,500 CNY
Quanzhou 528,600 CNY
Shanghai 674,100 CNY
Shantou 606,400 CNY
Shenyang 582,700 CNY
Shenzhen 589,400 CNY
Suzhou 576,500 CNY
Tianjin 597,800 CNY
Wenzhou 589,400 CNY
Wuhan 623,200 CNY
Wuxi 493,000 CNY
Xi an 638,700 CNY
Xiamen 498,500 CNY
Zhengzhou 520,900 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 656,800 CNY
Beijing 528,600 CNY
Chongqing 553,400 CNY
Fujian 576,500 CNY
Gansu 522,700 CNY
Guangdong 699,700 CNY
Guangxi 625,000 CNY
Guizhou 559,000 CNY
Hainan 498,500 CNY
Hebei 615,700 CNY
Heilongjiang 596,100 CNY
Henan 674,100 CNY
Hubei 623,700 CNY
Hunan 623,200 CNY
Jiangsu 619,800 CNY
Jiangxi 625,000 CNY
Jilin 558,300 CNY
Liaoning 596,100 CNY
Nei Monggol 524,300 CNY
Ningxia 480,300 CNY
Qinghai 514,800 CNY
Shaanxi 589,400 CNY
Shandong 664,500 CNY
Shanghai 522,700 CNY
Shanxi 544,800 CNY
Sichuan 681,900 CNY
Tianjin 524,700 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 524,300 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 480,600 CNY
Yunnan 581,000 CNY
Zhejiang 642,800 CNY

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