Average Instructional Designer Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Designer Make in China?

An Instructional Designer working in China will typically earn around 197,600 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 101,960 CNY to the highest average salary of 305,600 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
197,600 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
16,466 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
101,960 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,496 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
305,600 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
25,466 CNY

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

Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Designer Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Instructional Designer can earn between 101,960 CNY and 305,600 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 an Instructional Designer in China is 192,000 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 192,000 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 192,000 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 Instructional Designer salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 130,400 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 130,400 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 239,000 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 239,000 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.

Instructional Designer 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 instructional designer 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 Instructional Designer in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 119,500 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Instructional Designer salary would increase to 159,100 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Instructional Designer, the average salary would be 204,000 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 247,800 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Instructional Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 272,800 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Instructional Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 283,700 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
119,500 CNY
2-5 Years +34%
159,100 CNY
5-10 Years +30%
204,000 CNY
10-15 Years +21%
247,800 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
272,800 CNY
20+ Years +5%
283,700 CNY

Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Designer 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. An Instructional Designer in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 142,300 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Instructional Designer in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 161,300 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Instructional Designer in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 227,600 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. An Instructional Designer in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 275,800 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
142,300 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +14%
161,300 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +41%
227,600 CNY
Master's Degree +21%
275,800 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.

Instructional Designer 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 instructional designer will earn an average of 208,600 CNY, while a female instructional designer will earn around 192,600 CNY.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
208,600 CNY
Female -8%
192,600 CNY

Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Designer in China is around 12% every 14 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 ÷ 14 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that an Instructional Designer 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%

Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Instructional Designer in China.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,300 CNY
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 301,700 CNY
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,200 CNY
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,600 CNY
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 208,600 CNY
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 437,900 CNY
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,900 CNY
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 411,400 CNY
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 392,300 CNY
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 345,100 CNY
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 430,000 CNY
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 281,500 CNY
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 221,500 CNY
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,800 CNY
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 200,000 CNY
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 390,000 CNY
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,100 CNY
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 228,500 CNY
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 205,700 CNY
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 294,700 CNY
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 352,000 CNY
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 382,600 CNY
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 288,100 CNY
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 163,800 CNY
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 459,300 CNY
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 351,200 CNY
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,300 CNY
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 286,400 CNY
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 330,700 CNY
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 214,000 CNY
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,300 CNY
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 311,700 CNY
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 228,500 CNY
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 238,900 CNY
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,800 CNY
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 396,300 CNY
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 210,500 CNY
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 565,100 CNY
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 174,000 CNY
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 433,800 CNY
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 312,400 CNY
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 399,900 CNY
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 565,100 CNY
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 524,400 CNY
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 615,000 CNY
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 571,300 CNY
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 548,800 CNY
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 619,000 CNY
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,900 CNY
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 222,300 CNY
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 232,900 CNY
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 283,400 CNY
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 247,800 CNY
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 294,300 CNY
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,100 CNY
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 189,300 CNY
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 541,700 CNY
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 221,500 CNY
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,200 CNY
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 277,400 CNY
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 197,600 CNY
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 478,100 CNY
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 185,100 CNY
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 344,600 CNY
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 273,000 CNY
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 282,300 CNY
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 157,600 CNY
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,500 CNY
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 196,800 CNY
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 629,800 CNY
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 305,600 CNY
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 257,700 CNY
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 322,600 CNY
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 279,400 CNY
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 286,400 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 233,900 CNY
Changchun 207,800 CNY
Changsha 185,100 CNY
Chengdu 225,300 CNY
Chongqing 239,000 CNY
Dalian 191,600 CNY
Dongguan 191,600 CNY
Foshan 192,600 CNY
Fuzhou 187,300 CNY
Guangzhou 238,900 CNY
Hangzhou 231,000 CNY
Harbin 208,600 CNY
Jinan 221,500 CNY
Kunming 181,600 CNY
Nanjing 216,800 CNY
Qingdao 207,800 CNY
Quanzhou 190,500 CNY
Shanghai 221,500 CNY
Shantou 196,800 CNY
Shenyang 217,900 CNY
Shenzhen 200,000 CNY
Suzhou 209,500 CNY
Tianjin 212,500 CNY
Wenzhou 190,500 CNY
Wuhan 227,600 CNY
Wuxi 172,200 CNY
Xi an 209,500 CNY
Xiamen 187,500 CNY
Zhengzhou 181,600 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 209,500 CNY
Beijing 174,000 CNY
Chongqing 189,300 CNY
Fujian 201,100 CNY
Gansu 187,500 CNY
Guangdong 232,900 CNY
Guangxi 210,500 CNY
Guizhou 196,800 CNY
Hainan 175,900 CNY
Hebei 225,300 CNY
Heilongjiang 201,100 CNY
Henan 233,600 CNY
Hubei 221,500 CNY
Hunan 227,600 CNY
Jiangsu 233,600 CNY
Jiangxi 216,800 CNY
Jilin 197,600 CNY
Liaoning 216,800 CNY
Nei Monggol 195,200 CNY
Ningxia 167,100 CNY
Qinghai 168,100 CNY
Shaanxi 196,800 CNY
Shandong 225,300 CNY
Shanghai 181,600 CNY
Shanxi 194,600 CNY
Sichuan 225,300 CNY
Tianjin 175,900 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 183,600 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 172,200 CNY
Yunnan 212,500 CNY
Zhejiang 217,900 CNY

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