Average Talent Acquisition Specialist Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Talent Acquisition Specialist 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist Make in China?

A Talent Acquisition Specialist working in China will typically earn around 301,600 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 159,400 CNY to the highest average salary of 459,300 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
301,600 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
25,133 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
159,400 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
13,283 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
459,300 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
38,275 CNY

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

Talent Acquisition Specialist 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Talent Acquisition Specialist can earn between 159,400 CNY and 459,300 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist in China is 282,500 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 282,500 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 282,500 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 200,000 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 200,000 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 348,300 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 348,300 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.

Talent Acquisition Specialist 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 talent acquisition specialist 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 183,700 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Talent Acquisition Specialist salary would increase to 225,300 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, the average salary would be 319,600 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 375,200 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Talent Acquisition Specialist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 412,000 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Talent Acquisition Specialist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 433,800 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
183,700 CNY
2-5 Years +23%
225,300 CNY
5-10 Years +42%
319,600 CNY
10-15 Years +17%
375,200 CNY
15-20 Years +10%
412,000 CNY
20+ Years +6%
433,800 CNY

Talent Acquisition Specialist 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist in China based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Talent Acquisition Specialist in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 207,700 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. A Talent Acquisition Specialist in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 401,300 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
207,700 CNY
Master's Degree +93%
401,300 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.

Talent Acquisition Specialist 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 talent acquisition specialist will earn an average of 314,500 CNY, while a female talent acquisition specialist will earn around 283,700 CNY.

This means that a male talent acquisition specialist earns approximately 11% more than a female talent acquisition specialist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
314,500 CNY
Female -11%
283,700 CNY

Talent Acquisition Specialist 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist in China is around 12% every 15 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 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Talent Acquisition Specialist 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%

Talent Acquisition Specialist 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Talent Acquisition Specialist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Talent Acquisition Specialist in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 228,500 CNY
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 282,300 CNY
Benefits Manager Human Resources 454,300 CNY
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 273,000 CNY
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 552,400 CNY
Chief People Officer Human Resources 562,200 CNY
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 281,500 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 472,000 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 192,600 CNY
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 273,000 CNY
Compensation Manager Human Resources 448,500 CNY
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 589,400 CNY
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 398,300 CNY
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 271,300 CNY
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 524,400 CNY
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 339,100 CNY
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 415,900 CNY
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 172,200 CNY
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 383,300 CNY
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 381,800 CNY
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 372,600 CNY
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 365,400 CNY
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 268,900 CNY
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 367,900 CNY
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 394,800 CNY
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 407,300 CNY
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 277,400 CNY
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 384,200 CNY
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 412,000 CNY
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 366,200 CNY
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 286,400 CNY
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 181,600 CNY
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 279,400 CNY
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 172,200 CNY
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 217,900 CNY
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 253,400 CNY
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 353,600 CNY
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 279,400 CNY
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 541,700 CNY
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 384,500 CNY
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 377,200 CNY
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 267,100 CNY
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 472,100 CNY
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 504,500 CNY
Headhunter Human Resources 381,800 CNY
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 233,900 CNY
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 195,200 CNY
HRIS Manager Human Resources 320,500 CNY
HRIS Officer Human Resources 161,600 CNY
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 191,600 CNY
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 228,000 CNY
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 164,200 CNY
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 215,100 CNY
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 239,000 CNY
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 361,600 CNY
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 327,300 CNY
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 204,700 CNY
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 148,300 CNY
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 397,900 CNY
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 142,300 CNY
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 442,300 CNY
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 159,400 CNY
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 340,000 CNY
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 411,400 CNY
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 500,100 CNY
Human Resources Director Human Resources 562,600 CNY
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 390,000 CNY
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 286,400 CNY
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 524,400 CNY
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 205,700 CNY
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 384,500 CNY
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 210,500 CNY
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 353,600 CNY
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 478,100 CNY
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 283,700 CNY
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 197,600 CNY
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 394,300 CNY
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 559,000 CNY
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 499,300 CNY
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 375,200 CNY
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 454,900 CNY
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 430,500 CNY
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 207,700 CNY
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 457,300 CNY
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 204,000 CNY
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 442,200 CNY
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 459,300 CNY
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 233,600 CNY
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 183,600 CNY
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 225,700 CNY
People Development Officer Human Resources 282,300 CNY
Personnel Officer Human Resources 161,600 CNY
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 388,100 CNY
Records Clerk Human Resources 136,200 CNY
Records Manager Human Resources 232,900 CNY
Recruiter Human Resources 399,900 CNY
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 192,600 CNY
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 538,600 CNY
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 359,900 CNY
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 217,900 CNY
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 313,700 CNY
Research Associate Human Resources 175,900 CNY
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 394,800 CNY
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 492,400 CNY
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 233,900 CNY
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 246,200 CNY
Training Administrator Human Resources 217,900 CNY
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 453,200 CNY
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 377,200 CNY
Training Executive Human Resources 424,300 CNY
Training Manager Human Resources 466,900 CNY
Training Officer Human Resources 185,100 CNY
Training Specialist Human Resources 301,800 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 344,600 CNY
Changchun 305,600 CNY
Changsha 275,800 CNY
Chengdu 325,900 CNY
Chongqing 354,000 CNY
Dalian 273,300 CNY
Dongguan 273,000 CNY
Foshan 273,000 CNY
Fuzhou 266,000 CNY
Guangzhou 345,100 CNY
Hangzhou 332,500 CNY
Harbin 319,600 CNY
Jinan 315,700 CNY
Kunming 275,500 CNY
Nanjing 318,800 CNY
Qingdao 297,000 CNY
Quanzhou 275,500 CNY
Shanghai 335,100 CNY
Shantou 294,700 CNY
Shenyang 325,800 CNY
Shenzhen 301,600 CNY
Suzhou 312,400 CNY
Tianjin 325,900 CNY
Wenzhou 282,500 CNY
Wuhan 327,300 CNY
Wuxi 254,800 CNY
Xi an 325,800 CNY
Xiamen 275,800 CNY
Zhengzhou 265,000 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 315,900 CNY
Beijing 263,900 CNY
Chongqing 282,500 CNY
Fujian 305,600 CNY
Gansu 282,500 CNY
Guangdong 353,600 CNY
Guangxi 325,900 CNY
Guizhou 301,300 CNY
Hainan 275,800 CNY
Hebei 317,700 CNY
Heilongjiang 288,100 CNY
Henan 335,100 CNY
Hubei 319,600 CNY
Hunan 327,300 CNY
Jiangsu 340,000 CNY
Jiangxi 318,800 CNY
Jilin 294,700 CNY
Liaoning 319,600 CNY
Nei Monggol 292,000 CNY
Ningxia 251,500 CNY
Qinghai 251,500 CNY
Shaanxi 294,700 CNY
Shandong 340,400 CNY
Shanghai 273,000 CNY
Shanxi 296,000 CNY
Sichuan 344,600 CNY
Tianjin 275,200 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 282,300 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 266,000 CNY
Yunnan 301,300 CNY
Zhejiang 312,400 CNY

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