Average Office Clerk Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Office Clerk 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 Office Clerk Make in China?

An Office Clerk working in China will typically earn around 143,200 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 67,900 CNY to the highest average salary of 225,300 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
143,200 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
11,933 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
67,900 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,658 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
225,300 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
18,775 CNY

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

Office Clerk 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 Office Clerk Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Office Clerk can earn between 67,900 CNY and 225,300 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 an Office Clerk in China is 152,100 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 152,100 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 152,100 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 Office Clerk salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 97,300 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 97,300 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 200,000 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 200,000 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.

Office Clerk 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 office clerk 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 Office Clerk in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 79,120 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Office Clerk salary would increase to 106,600 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Office Clerk, the average salary would be 152,000 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 185,100 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Office Clerk with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 196,800 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Office Clerk with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 212,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
79,120 CNY
2-5 Years +38%
106,600 CNY
5-10 Years +42%
152,000 CNY
10-15 Years +22%
185,100 CNY
15-20 Years +6%
196,800 CNY
20+ Years +9%
212,500 CNY

Office Clerk 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 Office Clerk 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 Office Clerk in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 91,520 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Office Clerk in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 138,800 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Office Clerk in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 209,700 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
91,520 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +51%
138,800 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +50%
209,700 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.

Office Clerk 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 office clerk will earn an average of 151,800 CNY, while a female office clerk will earn around 137,400 CNY.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
151,800 CNY
Female -10%
137,400 CNY

Office Clerk 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 Office Clerk 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 an Office Clerk 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%

Office Clerk 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 Office Clerk 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 an Office Clerk

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Office Clerk 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 Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 283,400 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 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 152,100 CNY
Changchun 130,400 CNY
Changsha 125,700 CNY
Chengdu 152,000 CNY
Chongqing 152,100 CNY
Dalian 130,400 CNY
Dongguan 130,400 CNY
Foshan 125,100 CNY
Fuzhou 128,900 CNY
Guangzhou 159,500 CNY
Hangzhou 152,000 CNY
Harbin 138,200 CNY
Jinan 146,200 CNY
Kunming 129,000 CNY
Nanjing 146,200 CNY
Qingdao 138,200 CNY
Quanzhou 127,700 CNY
Shanghai 164,200 CNY
Shantou 146,200 CNY
Shenyang 148,300 CNY
Shenzhen 148,300 CNY
Suzhou 139,100 CNY
Tianjin 152,300 CNY
Wenzhou 139,100 CNY
Wuhan 148,300 CNY
Wuxi 123,400 CNY
Xi an 148,300 CNY
Xiamen 123,400 CNY
Zhengzhou 125,100 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 152,100 CNY
Beijing 128,900 CNY
Chongqing 130,400 CNY
Fujian 148,300 CNY
Gansu 129,000 CNY
Guangdong 168,100 CNY
Guangxi 142,300 CNY
Guizhou 139,100 CNY
Hainan 118,200 CNY
Hebei 158,700 CNY
Heilongjiang 134,600 CNY
Henan 159,500 CNY
Hubei 142,300 CNY
Hunan 154,700 CNY
Jiangsu 150,000 CNY
Jiangxi 146,200 CNY
Jilin 139,100 CNY
Liaoning 143,200 CNY
Nei Monggol 136,100 CNY
Ningxia 118,520 CNY
Qinghai 125,100 CNY
Shaanxi 137,400 CNY
Shandong 163,800 CNY
Shanghai 124,400 CNY
Shanxi 138,200 CNY
Sichuan 152,000 CNY
Tianjin 127,700 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 123,400 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 117,600 CNY
Yunnan 138,800 CNY
Zhejiang 151,800 CNY

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