Average Front Desk Manager Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Front Desk 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 a Front Desk Manager Make in China?

A Front Desk Manager working in China will typically earn around 283,400 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 136,200 CNY to the highest average salary of 442,300 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
283,400 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
23,616 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
136,200 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
11,350 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
442,300 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
36,858 CNY

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

Front Desk 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 Front Desk Manager Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Front Desk Manager can earn between 136,200 CNY and 442,300 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 Front Desk Manager in China is 294,300 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 294,300 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 294,300 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 Front Desk Manager salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 191,600 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 191,600 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 384,200 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 384,200 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.

Front Desk 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 front desk 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. A Front Desk Manager in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 159,100 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Front Desk Manager salary would increase to 225,700 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Front Desk Manager, the average salary would be 294,700 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 365,400 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Front Desk Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 385,300 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Front Desk Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 424,300 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
159,100 CNY
2-5 Years +42%
225,700 CNY
5-10 Years +31%
294,700 CNY
10-15 Years +23%
365,400 CNY
15-20 Years +6%
385,300 CNY
20+ Years +10%
424,300 CNY

Front Desk 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 a Front Desk 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.

  • High School. A Front Desk Manager in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 195,200 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Front Desk Manager in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 227,600 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Front Desk Manager in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 332,500 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. A Front Desk Manager in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 409,000 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
195,200 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +16%
227,600 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +46%
332,500 CNY
Master's Degree +23%
409,000 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.

Front Desk 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 front desk manager will earn an average of 294,300 CNY, while a female front desk manager will earn around 275,800 CNY.

This means that a male front desk manager earns approximately 7% more than a female front desk manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
294,300 CNY
Female -7%
275,800 CNY

Front Desk 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 a Front Desk Manager 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 Front Desk Manager 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%

Front Desk 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.

A Front Desk Manager is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% 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
58%
No Bonus
42%

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 Front Desk Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Front Desk Manager in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 399,900 CNY
Admin Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,080 CNY
Admin Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 204,700 CNY
Administrative Aide Administration / Reception / Secretarial 148,300 CNY
Administrative Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 261,300 CNY
Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 189,300 CNY
Administrative Associate Administration / Reception / Secretarial 187,500 CNY
Administrative Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 174,000 CNY
Administrative Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 271,300 CNY
Administrative Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 187,500 CNY
Administrative Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 174,000 CNY
Administrative Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 157,600 CNY
Administrative Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 180,300 CNY
Administrative Support Administration / Reception / Secretarial 152,000 CNY
Administrative Technician Administration / Reception / Secretarial 152,000 CNY
Board Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 161,600 CNY
Branch Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 294,700 CNY
Business Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 273,000 CNY
Business Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 459,700 CNY
Central Office Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 174,000 CNY
Clerical Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 111,240 CNY
Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 123,400 CNY
Commercial Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 259,100 CNY
Commissions Processor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 222,300 CNY
Conveyancing Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 157,600 CNY
Corporate Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 174,000 CNY
Creditors Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,400 CNY
Data Entry Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 124,400 CNY
Data Entry Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,200 CNY
Document Controller Administration / Reception / Secretarial 159,100 CNY
Document Management Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 227,600 CNY
Executive Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 192,600 CNY
Executive Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 207,800 CNY
Executive Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 232,900 CNY
Executive Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 218,900 CNY
Executive Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 190,500 CNY
File Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 116,540 CNY
Front Desk Attendant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 180,300 CNY
Front Desk Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 207,700 CNY
Front Desk Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 163,800 CNY
Front Desk Shift Leader Administration / Reception / Secretarial 204,700 CNY
Front Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 152,000 CNY
Front Office Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 204,000 CNY
Group Services Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 457,300 CNY
Head Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 210,500 CNY
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 118,800 CNY
Key Account Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 209,500 CNY
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 112,000 CNY
Leasing Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 209,500 CNY
Legal Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 191,600 CNY
Librarian Administration / Reception / Secretarial 212,500 CNY
Mail Processing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 99,460 CNY
Mail Sorting Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 107,880 CNY
Mailroom Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 104,440 CNY
Mailroom Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 200,000 CNY
Management Support Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 175,900 CNY
Master Programme Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 341,900 CNY
Medical Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 187,300 CNY
Meeting and Event Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 192,600 CNY
Meeting and Event Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 437,900 CNY
Night Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 268,900 CNY
Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 282,500 CNY
Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 115,940 CNY
Office Automation Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 209,500 CNY
Office Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 143,200 CNY
Office Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 168,100 CNY
Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 301,700 CNY
Office Services Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 238,900 CNY
Office Supervisor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 214,000 CNY
Operations Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 381,800 CNY
Operations Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 201,100 CNY
Operations Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 444,300 CNY
Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 187,500 CNY
Planning Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 207,800 CNY
Process Expert Administration / Reception / Secretarial 277,400 CNY
Program Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 239,300 CNY
Programme Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 227,600 CNY
Project Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 308,300 CNY
Project Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 390,000 CNY
Query Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 222,300 CNY
Reception Team Lead Administration / Reception / Secretarial 228,000 CNY
Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,400 CNY
Records Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 152,100 CNY
Registry Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 174,000 CNY
Registry and Filing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,080 CNY
Rental Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 123,400 CNY
Schedule Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 124,400 CNY
Scheduler Administration / Reception / Secretarial 136,100 CNY
School Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 169,000 CNY
Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 152,300 CNY
Service Reception Head Administration / Reception / Secretarial 204,700 CNY
Switchboard Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 152,000 CNY
Technical Program Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 420,800 CNY
Technical Project Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 415,900 CNY
Typist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 137,400 CNY
Unit Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 152,100 CNY
Wayleave Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 125,700 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 315,700 CNY
Changchun 261,300 CNY
Changsha 251,500 CNY
Chengdu 294,700 CNY
Chongqing 308,300 CNY
Dalian 246,500 CNY
Dongguan 257,700 CNY
Foshan 252,300 CNY
Fuzhou 239,300 CNY
Guangzhou 308,300 CNY
Hangzhou 305,600 CNY
Harbin 273,000 CNY
Jinan 307,400 CNY
Kunming 247,800 CNY
Nanjing 273,300 CNY
Qingdao 275,200 CNY
Quanzhou 240,500 CNY
Shanghai 319,600 CNY
Shantou 275,800 CNY
Shenyang 294,300 CNY
Shenzhen 272,800 CNY
Suzhou 282,300 CNY
Tianjin 281,500 CNY
Wenzhou 273,300 CNY
Wuhan 308,900 CNY
Wuxi 246,200 CNY
Xi an 294,700 CNY
Xiamen 232,900 CNY
Zhengzhou 246,500 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 308,300 CNY
Beijing 253,400 CNY
Chongqing 266,000 CNY
Fujian 279,400 CNY
Gansu 254,700 CNY
Guangdong 312,400 CNY
Guangxi 281,500 CNY
Guizhou 252,300 CNY
Hainan 249,600 CNY
Hebei 314,500 CNY
Heilongjiang 275,800 CNY
Henan 315,700 CNY
Hubei 294,300 CNY
Hunan 294,700 CNY
Jiangsu 299,500 CNY
Jiangxi 273,300 CNY
Jilin 272,800 CNY
Liaoning 292,000 CNY
Nei Monggol 259,100 CNY
Ningxia 239,000 CNY
Qinghai 233,600 CNY
Shaanxi 271,300 CNY
Shandong 308,900 CNY
Shanghai 240,500 CNY
Shanxi 254,700 CNY
Sichuan 320,500 CNY
Tianjin 251,500 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 253,400 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 232,400 CNY
Yunnan 282,500 CNY
Zhejiang 288,100 CNY

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