Average Employee Communications Manager Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Employee Communications Manager 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 an Employee Communications Manager Make in China?

An Employee Communications Manager working in China will typically earn around 383,300 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 201,100 CNY to the highest average salary of 581,300 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
383,300 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
31,941 CNY

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

Highest Annual Salary
581,300 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
48,441 CNY

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

Employee Communications Manager 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 Employee Communications Manager Salaries in China

So we've looked at the average salaries an Employee Communications Manager will earn in China. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Employee Communications Manager can earn between 201,100 CNY and 581,300 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 an Employee Communications Manager in China is 359,900 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 359,900 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 359,900 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 Employee Communications Manager salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 253,400 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 253,400 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 442,200 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 442,200 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.

Employee Communications Manager 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 employee communications manager 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. An Employee Communications Manager in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 232,400 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Employee Communications Manager salary would increase to 283,700 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Employee Communications Manager, the average salary would be 406,300 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 472,100 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Employee Communications Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 518,900 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Employee Communications Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 547,800 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
232,400 CNY
2-5 Years +23%
283,700 CNY
5-10 Years +42%
406,300 CNY
10-15 Years +17%
472,100 CNY
15-20 Years +10%
518,900 CNY
20+ Years +6%
547,800 CNY

Employee Communications Manager 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 an Employee Communications Manager 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. An Employee Communications Manager in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 263,100 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. An Employee Communications Manager in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 507,300 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
263,100 CNY
Master's Degree +93%
507,300 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.

Employee Communications Manager 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 employee communications manager will earn an average of 394,500 CNY, while a female employee communications manager will earn around 361,600 CNY.

This means that a male employee communications manager earns approximately 9% more than a female employee communications manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
394,500 CNY
Female -9%
361,600 CNY

Employee Communications Manager 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 an Employee Communications Manager in China is around 12% 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 = ( 12 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that an Employee Communications Manager 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%

Employee Communications Manager 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.

An Employee Communications Manager is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% 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 5%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 an Employee Communications Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Employee Communications Manager in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 228,500 CNY
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 282,300 CNY
Benefits Manager Human Resources 454,300 CNY
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 273,000 CNY
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 552,400 CNY
Chief People Officer Human Resources 562,200 CNY
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 281,500 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 472,000 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 192,600 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 273,000 CNY
Compensation Manager Human Resources 448,500 CNY
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 589,400 CNY
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 398,300 CNY
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 271,300 CNY
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 524,400 CNY
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 339,100 CNY
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 415,900 CNY
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 172,200 CNY
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 381,800 CNY
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 372,600 CNY
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 365,400 CNY
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 268,900 CNY
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 367,900 CNY
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 394,800 CNY
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 407,300 CNY
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 277,400 CNY
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 384,200 CNY
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 412,000 CNY
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 366,200 CNY
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 286,400 CNY
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 181,600 CNY
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 279,400 CNY
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 172,200 CNY
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 217,900 CNY
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 253,400 CNY
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 353,600 CNY
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 279,400 CNY
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 541,700 CNY
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 384,500 CNY
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 377,200 CNY
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 267,100 CNY
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 472,100 CNY
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 504,500 CNY
Headhunter Human Resources 381,800 CNY
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 233,900 CNY
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 195,200 CNY
HRIS Manager Human Resources 320,500 CNY
HRIS Officer Human Resources 161,600 CNY
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 191,600 CNY
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 228,000 CNY
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 164,200 CNY
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 215,100 CNY
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 239,000 CNY
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 361,600 CNY
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 327,300 CNY
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 204,700 CNY
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 148,300 CNY
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 397,900 CNY
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 142,300 CNY
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 442,300 CNY
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 159,400 CNY
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 340,000 CNY
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 411,400 CNY
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 500,100 CNY
Human Resources Director Human Resources 562,600 CNY
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 390,000 CNY
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 286,400 CNY
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 524,400 CNY
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 205,700 CNY
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 384,500 CNY
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 210,500 CNY
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 353,600 CNY
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 478,100 CNY
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 283,700 CNY
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 197,600 CNY
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 394,300 CNY
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 559,000 CNY
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 499,300 CNY
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 375,200 CNY
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 454,900 CNY
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 430,500 CNY
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 207,700 CNY
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 457,300 CNY
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 204,000 CNY
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 442,200 CNY
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 459,300 CNY
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 233,600 CNY
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 183,600 CNY
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 225,700 CNY
People Development Officer Human Resources 282,300 CNY
Personnel Officer Human Resources 161,600 CNY
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 388,100 CNY
Records Clerk Human Resources 136,200 CNY
Records Manager Human Resources 232,900 CNY
Recruiter Human Resources 399,900 CNY
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 192,600 CNY
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 538,600 CNY
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 359,900 CNY
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 217,900 CNY
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 313,700 CNY
Research Associate Human Resources 175,900 CNY
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 394,800 CNY
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 492,400 CNY
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 301,600 CNY
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 233,900 CNY
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 246,200 CNY
Training Administrator Human Resources 217,900 CNY
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 453,200 CNY
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 377,200 CNY
Training Executive Human Resources 424,300 CNY
Training Manager Human Resources 466,900 CNY
Training Officer Human Resources 185,100 CNY
Training Specialist Human Resources 301,800 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 419,400 CNY
Changchun 367,200 CNY
Changsha 357,300 CNY
Chengdu 424,900 CNY
Chongqing 454,900 CNY
Dalian 369,300 CNY
Dongguan 372,600 CNY
Foshan 349,300 CNY
Fuzhou 359,900 CNY
Guangzhou 448,500 CNY
Hangzhou 415,900 CNY
Harbin 421,400 CNY
Jinan 433,400 CNY
Kunming 369,300 CNY
Nanjing 394,500 CNY
Qingdao 369,900 CNY
Quanzhou 361,500 CNY
Shanghai 459,700 CNY
Shantou 384,200 CNY
Shenyang 384,200 CNY
Shenzhen 419,400 CNY
Suzhou 371,100 CNY
Tianjin 431,300 CNY
Wenzhou 394,800 CNY
Wuhan 437,300 CNY
Wuxi 357,700 CNY
Xi an 417,200 CNY
Xiamen 345,700 CNY
Zhengzhou 345,100 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 420,100 CNY
Beijing 362,200 CNY
Chongqing 361,500 CNY
Fujian 399,900 CNY
Gansu 382,600 CNY
Guangdong 447,300 CNY
Guangxi 424,300 CNY
Guizhou 363,000 CNY
Hainan 341,900 CNY
Hebei 450,300 CNY
Heilongjiang 378,800 CNY
Henan 454,300 CNY
Hubei 406,300 CNY
Hunan 426,700 CNY
Jiangsu 454,300 CNY
Jiangxi 394,500 CNY
Jilin 376,800 CNY
Liaoning 384,200 CNY
Nei Monggol 361,600 CNY
Ningxia 348,300 CNY
Qinghai 325,600 CNY
Shaanxi 394,800 CNY
Shandong 472,100 CNY
Shanghai 353,600 CNY
Shanxi 392,300 CNY
Sichuan 425,100 CNY
Tianjin 349,300 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 369,900 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 325,600 CNY
Yunnan 417,100 CNY
Zhejiang 399,900 CNY

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