Average Team Leader Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Team Leader 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 Team Leader Make in China?

A Team Leader working in China will typically earn around 384,500 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 189,300 CNY to the highest average salary of 600,000 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
384,500 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
32,041 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
189,300 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
15,775 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
600,000 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
50,000 CNY

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

Team Leader 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 Team Leader Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Team Leader can earn between 189,300 CNY and 600,000 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 Team Leader in China is 394,800 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 394,800 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 394,800 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 Team Leader salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 263,200 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 263,200 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 504,500 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 504,500 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.

Team Leader 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 team leader 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 Team Leader in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 225,700 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Team Leader salary would increase to 286,400 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Team Leader, the average salary would be 396,300 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 492,400 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Team Leader with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 525,700 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Team Leader with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 562,200 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
225,700 CNY
2-5 Years +29%
286,400 CNY
5-10 Years +38%
396,300 CNY
10-15 Years +24%
492,400 CNY
15-20 Years +7%
525,700 CNY
20+ Years +7%
562,200 CNY

Team Leader 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 Team Leader 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 Team Leader in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 279,400 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Team Leader in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 319,600 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Team Leader in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 430,500 CNY.

  • Master's Degree. A Team Leader in China with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 544,800 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
279,400 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +15%
319,600 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +35%
430,500 CNY
Master's Degree +26%
544,800 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.

Team Leader 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 team leader will earn an average of 398,300 CNY, while a female team leader will earn around 367,900 CNY.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
398,300 CNY
Female -8%
367,900 CNY

Team Leader 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 Team Leader 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 Team Leader 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%

Team Leader 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 Team Leader is a high bonus based job, with 82% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

18% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
82%
No Bonus
18%

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 Team Leader

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

Job Title Category Salary
Account Handler Marketing 301,300 CNY
Affiliate Manager Marketing 375,200 CNY
Analytics Specialist Marketing 283,700 CNY
Assistant Brand Manager Marketing 384,500 CNY
Assistant Product Manager Marketing 417,100 CNY
Associate Marketing Manager Marketing 459,700 CNY
Associate Product Manager Marketing 467,100 CNY
Brand Ambassador Marketing 504,400 CNY
Brand Director Marketing 658,300 CNY
Brand Executive Marketing 603,400 CNY
Brand Manager Marketing 589,400 CNY
Business Analytics Specialist Marketing 275,200 CNY
Business Channel Manager Marketing 394,500 CNY
Business Intelligence Team Leader Marketing 394,300 CNY
Campaign Specialist Marketing 367,900 CNY
Chief Marketing Officer Marketing 659,400 CNY
Chief Product Officer Marketing 543,200 CNY
Communications Officer Marketing 192,600 CNY
Content Manager Marketing 325,600 CNY
Content Marketing Strategist Marketing 384,500 CNY
Copy Editer Marketing 238,900 CNY
Copy Writer Marketing 225,700 CNY
Creative Marketing Lead Marketing 394,500 CNY
Creative Writer Marketing 232,400 CNY
Digital Marketer Marketing 357,700 CNY
Digital Marketing Manager Marketing 459,700 CNY
Digital Marketing Strategist Marketing 464,400 CNY
Digital Media Specialist Marketing 407,100 CNY
Director of Marketing Marketing 646,600 CNY
Director of Research Marketing 472,000 CNY
eMarketing Manager Marketing 504,400 CNY
Event Marketing Marketing 466,900 CNY
Head of Executive Search Marketing 552,400 CNY
Key Affiliate Manager Marketing 433,400 CNY
Localization Manager Marketing 437,300 CNY
Market Development Executive Marketing 522,700 CNY
Market Development Manager Marketing 519,300 CNY
Market Research Analyst Marketing 399,900 CNY
Market Research Manager Marketing 455,400 CNY
Market Segmentation Director Marketing 483,800 CNY
Marketing Account Supervisor Marketing 362,200 CNY
Marketing Administrator Marketing 307,400 CNY
Marketing Advisor Marketing 353,600 CNY
Marketing Analyst Marketing 362,200 CNY
Marketing and Communications Officer Marketing 214,000 CNY
Marketing and Sales Head Marketing 642,800 CNY
Marketing Assistant Marketing 207,700 CNY
Marketing Associate Marketing 192,600 CNY
Marketing Communications Manager Marketing 397,900 CNY
Marketing Consultant Marketing 464,400 CNY
Marketing Coordinator Marketing 208,600 CNY
Marketing Director Marketing 615,700 CNY
Marketing Distribution Executive Marketing 471,700 CNY
Marketing Executive Marketing 489,600 CNY
Marketing Manager Marketing 605,700 CNY
Marketing Officer Marketing 205,700 CNY
Marketing Segment Manager Marketing 447,700 CNY
Marketing Specialist Marketing 307,400 CNY
Marketing Supervisor Marketing 385,300 CNY
Marketing Vice President Marketing 491,000 CNY
Marketing Writer Marketing 238,900 CNY
Online Marketing Analyst Marketing 353,600 CNY
Online Marketing Manager Marketing 417,200 CNY
Optimization Manager Marketing 397,900 CNY
Outbound Sales Marketing 268,900 CNY
Outreach Coordinator Marketing 263,200 CNY
Outreach Specialist Marketing 354,000 CNY
Product Development Marketing 459,700 CNY
Product Manager Marketing 510,000 CNY
Product Marketing Engineer Marketing 275,800 CNY
Product Marketing Executive Marketing 447,700 CNY
Product Marketing Manager Marketing 467,700 CNY
Product Researcher Marketing 251,500 CNY
Product Strategist Marketing 363,000 CNY
Product Strategy Researcher Marketing 359,900 CNY
Product Training Specialist Marketing 301,700 CNY
Project Manager Marketing 378,800 CNY
Publications Coordinator Marketing 214,000 CNY
Research Executive Marketing 455,400 CNY
Sales and Marketing Assistant Marketing 200,000 CNY
Sales and Marketing Coordinator Marketing 215,100 CNY
Sales and Marketing Director Marketing 628,000 CNY
Sales Director Marketing 576,500 CNY
Sales Management Support Marketing 225,700 CNY
Sales Manager Marketing 614,600 CNY
Search Marketing Strategist Marketing 531,700 CNY
Social Media Administrator Marketing 332,100 CNY
Social Media Specialist Marketing 339,100 CNY
Spaceman Analyst Marketing 183,600 CNY
Sponsorship Consultant Marketing 322,600 CNY
Telemarketer Marketing 192,000 CNY
Trade Marketing Executive Marketing 464,900 CNY
Trade Marketing Manager Marketing 480,600 CNY
Trade Marketing Professional Marketing 369,900 CNY
Trade Marketing Specialist Marketing 281,500 CNY
Web Analytics Manager Marketing 378,300 CNY
Web Content Manager Marketing 390,000 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 456,700 CNY
Changchun 380,850 CNY
Changsha 373,250 CNY
Chengdu 439,700 CNY
Chongqing 469,350 CNY
Dalian 368,150 CNY
Dongguan 373,600 CNY
Foshan 381,250 CNY
Fuzhou 390,200 CNY
Guangzhou 464,650 CNY
Hangzhou 449,000 CNY
Harbin 435,700 CNY
Jinan 425,100 CNY
Kunming 374,850 CNY
Nanjing 430,500 CNY
Qingdao 393,700 CNY
Quanzhou 383,400 CNY
Shanghai 476,450 CNY
Shantou 407,250 CNY
Shenyang 407,650 CNY
Shenzhen 417,900 CNY
Suzhou 402,600 CNY
Tianjin 429,850 CNY
Wenzhou 416,250 CNY
Wuhan 468,100 CNY
Wuxi 361,050 CNY
Xi an 439,300 CNY
Xiamen 365,950 CNY
Zhengzhou 358,500 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 438,800 CNY
Beijing 374,650 CNY
Chongqing 374,650 CNY
Fujian 413,600 CNY
Gansu 392,250 CNY
Guangdong 458,150 CNY
Guangxi 431,800 CNY
Guizhou 408,550 CNY
Hainan 346,900 CNY
Hebei 454,950 CNY
Heilongjiang 418,800 CNY
Henan 452,800 CNY
Hubei 444,000 CNY
Hunan 445,050 CNY
Jiangsu 446,850 CNY
Jiangxi 430,500 CNY
Jilin 385,600 CNY
Liaoning 413,550 CNY
Nei Monggol 386,450 CNY
Ningxia 354,600 CNY
Qinghai 345,800 CNY
Shaanxi 418,700 CNY
Shandong 470,800 CNY
Shanghai 373,300 CNY
Shanxi 389,250 CNY
Sichuan 464,700 CNY
Tianjin 363,250 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 363,400 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 351,900 CNY
Yunnan 431,050 CNY
Zhejiang 430,000 CNY

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