Average Facilities Director Salary in China for 2024

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

A Facilities Director working in China will typically earn around 504,500 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 263,100 CNY to the highest average salary of 772,900 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
504,500 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
42,041 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
263,100 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
21,925 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
772,900 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
64,408 CNY

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

Facilities Director 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 Facilities Director Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Facilities Director can earn between 263,100 CNY and 772,900 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 Facilities Director in China is 485,200 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 485,200 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 485,200 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 Facilities Director salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 339,100 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 339,100 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 605,700 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 605,700 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.

Facilities Director 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 facilities director 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 Facilities Director in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 297,000 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Facilities Director salary would increase to 399,900 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Facilities Director, the average salary would be 520,900 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 633,100 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Facilities Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 691,200 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Facilities Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 727,400 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
297,000 CNY
2-5 Years +34%
399,900 CNY
5-10 Years +30%
520,900 CNY
10-15 Years +21%
633,100 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
691,200 CNY
20+ Years +5%
727,400 CNY

Facilities Director 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 Facilities Director 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 Facilities Director in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 361,600 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Facilities Director in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 412,000 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Facilities Director in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 580,600 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. A Facilities Director in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 704,300 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
361,600 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +14%
412,000 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +41%
580,600 CNY
Master's Degree +21%
704,300 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.

Facilities Director 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 facilities director will earn an average of 529,600 CNY, while a female facilities director will earn around 489,500 CNY.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
529,600 CNY
Female -8%
489,500 CNY

Facilities Director 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 Facilities Director in China is around 11% every 19 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 = ( 11 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Facilities Director 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%

Facilities Director 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 Facilities Director is a high bonus based job, with 80% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

20% 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
80%
No Bonus
20%

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 Facilities Director

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

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 98,000 CNY
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 172,200 CNY
Assistant Contract Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 378,300 CNY
Building and Grounds Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 238,900 CNY
Building Control Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 222,300 CNY
Building Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 312,400 CNY
Building Services Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 299,500 CNY
Building Surveyor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 208,600 CNY
Calibration Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 113,700 CNY
Carpenter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 136,200 CNY
Cemetery Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 134,600 CNY
Chief Building Official Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 464,900 CNY
Clinical Facilities Planning Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 510,000 CNY
Construction Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 101,020 CNY
Contracts Administrator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 254,800 CNY
Contracts Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 437,900 CNY
Facilities Coordinator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 217,900 CNY
Facilities Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 312,400 CNY
Facilities Maintenance Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 460,500 CNY
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 330,700 CNY
Facilities Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 433,400 CNY
Field Service Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 433,400 CNY
Field Service Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 93,280 CNY
Fire Alarm System Installer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 158,700 CNY
Glazier Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 99,080 CNY
HVAC Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 CNY
HVAC Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 102,160 CNY
Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 99,080 CNY
Maintenance Fitter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 97,060 CNY
Maintenance Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 99,080 CNY
Maintenance Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,260 CNY
Maintenance Planner Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 146,200 CNY
Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 172,200 CNY
Maintenance Worker Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 92,500 CNY
Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 100,140 CNY
Plant Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 281,500 CNY
Property Administration Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 180,300 CNY
Service Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 275,800 CNY
Service Operations Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 483,400 CNY
Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 101,020 CNY
Tool Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 92,500 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 612,500 CNY
Changchun 514,800 CNY
Changsha 475,700 CNY
Chengdu 580,600 CNY
Chongqing 614,600 CNY
Dalian 471,700 CNY
Dongguan 502,200 CNY
Foshan 472,100 CNY
Fuzhou 487,600 CNY
Guangzhou 615,000 CNY
Hangzhou 603,400 CNY
Harbin 556,000 CNY
Jinan 539,800 CNY
Kunming 454,300 CNY
Nanjing 552,400 CNY
Qingdao 522,700 CNY
Quanzhou 472,100 CNY
Shanghai 619,800 CNY
Shantou 504,400 CNY
Shenyang 525,700 CNY
Shenzhen 507,300 CNY
Suzhou 528,500 CNY
Tianjin 535,800 CNY
Wenzhou 498,000 CNY
Wuhan 552,400 CNY
Wuxi 467,100 CNY
Xi an 538,600 CNY
Xiamen 459,700 CNY
Zhengzhou 450,300 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 566,900 CNY
Beijing 489,500 CNY
Chongqing 498,500 CNY
Fujian 553,400 CNY
Gansu 485,300 CNY
Guangdong 628,000 CNY
Guangxi 543,200 CNY
Guizhou 520,900 CNY
Hainan 451,000 CNY
Hebei 595,300 CNY
Heilongjiang 504,400 CNY
Henan 608,500 CNY
Hubei 548,500 CNY
Hunan 588,500 CNY
Jiangsu 565,100 CNY
Jiangxi 552,400 CNY
Jilin 476,600 CNY
Liaoning 543,200 CNY
Nei Monggol 464,900 CNY
Ningxia 457,300 CNY
Qinghai 426,700 CNY
Shaanxi 524,700 CNY
Shandong 571,300 CNY
Shanghai 480,600 CNY
Shanxi 485,300 CNY
Sichuan 587,800 CNY
Tianjin 485,300 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 471,700 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 460,500 CNY
Yunnan 541,700 CNY
Zhejiang 581,300 CNY

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