Average Machine Operator Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Machine Operator 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 Machine Operator Make in China?

A Machine Operator working in China will typically earn around 92,680 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 45,560 CNY to the highest average salary of 150,000 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
92,680 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
7,723 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
45,560 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,796 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
150,000 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
12,500 CNY

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

Machine Operator 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 Machine Operator Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Machine Operator can earn between 45,560 CNY and 150,000 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 Machine Operator in China is 98,120 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 98,120 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 98,120 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 Machine Operator salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 63,400 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 63,400 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 130,400 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 130,400 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.

Machine Operator 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 machine operator 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 Machine Operator in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 51,100 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Machine Operator salary would increase to 71,020 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Machine Operator, the average salary would be 100,580 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 123,400 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Machine Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 129,000 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Machine Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 138,800 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
51,100 CNY
2-5 Years +38%
71,020 CNY
5-10 Years +42%
100,580 CNY
10-15 Years +22%
123,400 CNY
15-20 Years +6%
129,000 CNY
20+ Years +9%
138,800 CNY

Machine Operator 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 Machine Operator 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 Machine Operator in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 63,480 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Machine Operator in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 116,180 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
63,480 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +82%
116,180 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.

Machine Operator 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 machine operator will earn an average of 97,880 CNY, while a female machine operator will earn around 90,900 CNY.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
97,880 CNY
Female -8%
90,900 CNY

Machine Operator 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 Machine Operator in China is around 9% 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 = ( 9 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Machine Operator 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%

Machine Operator 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 Machine Operator is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

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 Machine Operator

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 99,340 CNY
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 92,880 CNY
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 CNY
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 353,600 CNY
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 307,400 CNY
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 218,900 CNY
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 CNY
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 221,500 CNY
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 217,900 CNY
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 239,000 CNY
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 116,380 CNY
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 421,400 CNY
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 CNY
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 142,300 CNY
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 103,900 CNY
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 565,100 CNY
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 92,880 CNY
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 94,900 CNY
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 91,520 CNY
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 297,000 CNY
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 CNY
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 101,840 CNY
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 CNY
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 104,920 CNY
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 174,000 CNY
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 97,300 CNY
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 103,260 CNY
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 107,320 CNY
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 94,800 CNY
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 97,460 CNY
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 163,800 CNY
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 CNY
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 417,200 CNY
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 325,600 CNY
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 207,800 CNY
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 555,800 CNY
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 315,900 CNY
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 CNY
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 459,300 CNY
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 98,000 CNY
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 CNY
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 251,500 CNY
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 CNY
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 99,460 CNY
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 366,200 CNY
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 107,960 CNY
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 299,500 CNY
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 483,800 CNY
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 361,600 CNY
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 544,800 CNY
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 168,100 CNY
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 119,900 CNY
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 281,500 CNY
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 110,340 CNY
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 430,500 CNY
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 292,000 CNY
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 319,600 CNY
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 103,200 CNY
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 164,200 CNY
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 290,800 CNY
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 301,300 CNY
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 483,400 CNY
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 246,500 CNY
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 415,900 CNY
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 127,700 CNY
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 95,600 CNY
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 340,400 CNY
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 97,760 CNY
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 254,800 CNY
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 466,300 CNY
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 533,000 CNY
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 150,000 CNY
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 CNY
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 500,100 CNY
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 451,000 CNY
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 607,400 CNY
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 319,600 CNY
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 489,500 CNY
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 330,700 CNY
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 89,460 CNY
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 565,100 CNY
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 138,200 CNY
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 240,500 CNY
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 315,900 CNY
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 CNY
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 CNY
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 421,400 CNY
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 335,100 CNY
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 442,300 CNY
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 119,700 CNY
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 CNY
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 498,500 CNY
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 168,100 CNY
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 104,040 CNY
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 113,700 CNY
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 87,880 CNY
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 290,800 CNY
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 CNY
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 538,600 CNY
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 215,100 CNY
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 161,300 CNY
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 101,860 CNY
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 106,980 CNY
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 104,080 CNY
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 181,600 CNY
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 96,600 CNY
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 375,200 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 102,160 CNY
Changchun 91,520 CNY
Changsha 86,640 CNY
Chengdu 102,960 CNY
Chongqing 111,240 CNY
Dalian 89,960 CNY
Dongguan 93,660 CNY
Foshan 84,880 CNY
Fuzhou 87,760 CNY
Guangzhou 109,720 CNY
Hangzhou 101,860 CNY
Harbin 105,080 CNY
Jinan 106,360 CNY
Kunming 92,240 CNY
Nanjing 95,980 CNY
Qingdao 91,580 CNY
Quanzhou 91,320 CNY
Shanghai 114,940 CNY
Shantou 93,220 CNY
Shenyang 96,340 CNY
Shenzhen 102,160 CNY
Suzhou 92,900 CNY
Tianjin 106,600 CNY
Wenzhou 95,600 CNY
Wuhan 106,960 CNY
Wuxi 89,800 CNY
Xi an 103,900 CNY
Xiamen 84,880 CNY
Zhengzhou 83,640 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 103,440 CNY
Beijing 87,640 CNY
Chongqing 88,300 CNY
Fujian 97,880 CNY
Gansu 95,860 CNY
Guangdong 109,460 CNY
Guangxi 104,620 CNY
Guizhou 90,980 CNY
Hainan 83,640 CNY
Hebei 112,460 CNY
Heilongjiang 91,660 CNY
Henan 112,560 CNY
Hubei 98,120 CNY
Hunan 104,920 CNY
Jiangsu 110,340 CNY
Jiangxi 95,980 CNY
Jilin 91,960 CNY
Liaoning 95,860 CNY
Nei Monggol 88,600 CNY
Ningxia 84,580 CNY
Qinghai 78,260 CNY
Shaanxi 95,600 CNY
Shandong 115,260 CNY
Shanghai 88,260 CNY
Shanxi 98,140 CNY
Sichuan 105,620 CNY
Tianjin 86,520 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 93,120 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 80,480 CNY
Yunnan 103,820 CNY
Zhejiang 97,300 CNY

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