Average Journeyman Electrician Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Journeyman Electrician 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 Journeyman Electrician Make in China?

A Journeyman Electrician working in China will typically earn around 152,300 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 77,120 CNY to the highest average salary of 237,400 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
152,300 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
12,691 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
77,120 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,426 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
237,400 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
19,783 CNY

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

Journeyman Electrician 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 Journeyman Electrician Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Journeyman Electrician can earn between 77,120 CNY and 237,400 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 Journeyman Electrician in China is 151,800 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 151,800 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 151,800 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 Journeyman Electrician salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 101,120 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 101,120 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 190,500 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 190,500 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.

Journeyman Electrician 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 journeyman electrician 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 Journeyman Electrician in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 86,800 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Journeyman Electrician salary would increase to 115,080 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician, the average salary would be 159,500 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 191,600 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Journeyman Electrician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 208,600 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Journeyman Electrician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 225,300 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
86,800 CNY
2-5 Years +31%
115,080 CNY
5-10 Years +40%
159,500 CNY
10-15 Years +20%
191,600 CNY
15-20 Years +9%
208,600 CNY
20+ Years +8%
225,300 CNY

Journeyman Electrician 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 Journeyman Electrician 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 Journeyman Electrician in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 101,920 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Journeyman Electrician in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 148,300 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Journeyman Electrician in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 228,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
101,920 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +47%
148,300 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +53%
228,500 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.

Journeyman Electrician 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 journeyman electrician will earn an average of 161,300 CNY, while a female journeyman electrician will earn around 146,200 CNY.

This means that a male journeyman electrician earns approximately 10% more than a female journeyman electrician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
161,300 CNY
Female -10%
146,200 CNY

Journeyman Electrician 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 Journeyman Electrician in China is around 9% 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 = ( 9 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Journeyman Electrician in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Journeyman Electrician 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 Journeyman Electrician is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

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 Journeyman Electrician

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

Job Title Category Salary
Cable Installer and Locator Electrical and Electronics Trades 100,140 CNY
Cable Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 104,440 CNY
Digital Design Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 340,400 CNY
Electrical Designer Electrical and Electronics Trades 315,900 CNY
Electrical Drafter Electrical and Electronics Trades 152,100 CNY
Electrical Engineering Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 453,200 CNY
Electrical Maintenance Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 437,300 CNY
Electrical Planner Electrical and Electronics Trades 245,300 CNY
Electrical Sales Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 325,900 CNY
Electrical Sales Representative Electrical and Electronics Trades 221,500 CNY
Electrical Service Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 107,880 CNY
Electrical Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 172,200 CNY
Electrical Worker Electrical and Electronics Trades 119,080 CNY
Electrician Electrical and Electronics Trades 172,200 CNY
Electromechanical Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 168,100 CNY
Electronic Assembler Electrical and Electronics Trades 152,000 CNY
Electronic Drafter Electrical and Electronics Trades 136,100 CNY
Electronic Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 325,900 CNY
Electronic Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 341,400 CNY
Electronics Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 322,600 CNY
Electronics Instructor Electrical and Electronics Trades 320,500 CNY
Electronics Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 161,300 CNY
Field Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 345,700 CNY
Field Service Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 124,400 CNY
Hydroelectric Plant Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 152,300 CNY
Hydroelectric Production Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 415,900 CNY
Instrumentation Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 128,500 CNY
Maintenance Electrician Electrical and Electronics Trades 108,340 CNY
Mechatronics Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 180,300 CNY
Power Equipment Mechanic Electrical and Electronics Trades 119,900 CNY
Power Line Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 111,900 CNY
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Electrical and Electronics Trades 168,100 CNY
Security Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 325,800 CNY
Technical Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 451,000 CNY
Turbine Fitter Electrical and Electronics Trades 95,600 CNY
Warehouse Attendant Electrical and Electronics Trades 91,580 CNY
Warehouse Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 426,700 CNY
Watch Repairer Electrical and Electronics Trades 119,900 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 159,100 CNY
Changchun 139,100 CNY
Changsha 136,200 CNY
Chengdu 168,100 CNY
Chongqing 163,800 CNY
Dalian 138,800 CNY
Dongguan 138,800 CNY
Foshan 138,800 CNY
Fuzhou 138,800 CNY
Guangzhou 176,800 CNY
Hangzhou 158,700 CNY
Harbin 158,700 CNY
Jinan 168,100 CNY
Kunming 142,300 CNY
Nanjing 148,300 CNY
Qingdao 146,200 CNY
Quanzhou 136,100 CNY
Shanghai 164,200 CNY
Shantou 152,300 CNY
Shenyang 157,600 CNY
Shenzhen 159,100 CNY
Suzhou 148,300 CNY
Tianjin 157,600 CNY
Wenzhou 152,100 CNY
Wuhan 159,100 CNY
Wuxi 134,600 CNY
Xi an 152,000 CNY
Xiamen 136,200 CNY
Zhengzhou 136,100 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 157,600 CNY
Beijing 128,900 CNY
Chongqing 138,800 CNY
Fujian 152,100 CNY
Gansu 142,300 CNY
Guangdong 175,900 CNY
Guangxi 163,800 CNY
Guizhou 137,400 CNY
Hainan 127,700 CNY
Hebei 161,300 CNY
Heilongjiang 148,300 CNY
Henan 172,200 CNY
Hubei 161,600 CNY
Hunan 169,000 CNY
Jiangsu 172,200 CNY
Jiangxi 148,300 CNY
Jilin 137,400 CNY
Liaoning 151,800 CNY
Nei Monggol 139,100 CNY
Ningxia 128,900 CNY
Qinghai 128,900 CNY
Shaanxi 152,300 CNY
Shandong 180,300 CNY
Shanghai 128,900 CNY
Shanxi 142,300 CNY
Sichuan 164,200 CNY
Tianjin 130,400 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 137,400 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 128,500 CNY
Yunnan 161,300 CNY
Zhejiang 152,100 CNY

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