Average Tour Manager Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Tour Manager 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 Tour Manager Make in China?

A Tour Manager working in China will typically earn around 275,800 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 139,100 CNY to the highest average salary of 428,400 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
275,800 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
22,983 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
139,100 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
11,591 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
428,400 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
35,700 CNY

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

Tour Manager 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 Tour Manager Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Tour Manager can earn between 139,100 CNY and 428,400 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 Tour Manager in China is 275,800 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 275,800 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 275,800 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 Tour Manager salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 187,500 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 187,500 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 351,900 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 351,900 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.

Tour Manager 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 tour manager 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 Tour Manager in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 164,200 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Tour Manager salary would increase to 217,900 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Tour Manager, the average salary would be 294,700 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 348,300 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Tour Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 377,200 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Tour Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 406,300 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
164,200 CNY
2-5 Years +32%
217,900 CNY
5-10 Years +34%
294,700 CNY
10-15 Years +19%
348,300 CNY
15-20 Years +8%
377,200 CNY
20+ Years +7%
406,300 CNY

Tour Manager 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 Tour Manager 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 Tour Manager in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 217,900 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Tour Manager in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 307,400 CNY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Tour Manager in China with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 381,800 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
217,900 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +40%
307,400 CNY
Bachelor's Degree +25%
381,800 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.

Tour Manager 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 tour manager will earn an average of 283,400 CNY, while a female tour manager will earn around 267,100 CNY.

This means that a male tour manager earns approximately 6% more than a female tour manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
283,400 CNY
Female -6%
267,100 CNY

Tour Manager 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 Tour Manager in China is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Tour Manager in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Tour Manager 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 Tour Manager is a high bonus based job, with 81% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

19% 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 8%.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

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 Tour Manager

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

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,400 CNY
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 106,360 CNY
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 205,700 CNY
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 442,200 CNY
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 480,600 CNY
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 96,980 CNY
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 231,000 CNY
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,100 CNY
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,100 CNY
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 167,100 CNY
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 130,400 CNY
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 187,300 CNY
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,920 CNY
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 110,380 CNY
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 239,300 CNY
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 CNY
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 138,800 CNY
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,400 CNY
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 105,800 CNY
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 292,000 CNY
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 118,800 CNY
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 200,000 CNY
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,560 CNY
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,200 CNY
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 93,340 CNY
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,700 CNY
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 218,900 CNY
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,100 CNY
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 136,100 CNY
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 383,300 CNY
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 192,000 CNY
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 218,900 CNY
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 307,400 CNY
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 411,400 CNY
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 510,000 CNY
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 417,200 CNY
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,440 CNY
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 377,200 CNY
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,240 CNY
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 130,400 CNY
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 197,600 CNY
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 239,300 CNY
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 196,800 CNY
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 301,800 CNY
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 315,700 CNY
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,000 CNY
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 99,100 CNY
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 104,440 CNY
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 212,500 CNY
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 222,300 CNY
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 192,600 CNY
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 90,900 CNY
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 271,300 CNY
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 164,200 CNY
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 253,400 CNY
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 200,000 CNY
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 172,200 CNY
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 183,600 CNY
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 320,500 CNY
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 327,300 CNY
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 528,500 CNY
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,500 CNY
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 335,800 CNY
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 259,100 CNY
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,900 CNY
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,500 CNY
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,500 CNY
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,900 CNY
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 110,380 CNY
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,900 CNY
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 CNY
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 240,500 CNY
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 382,600 CNY
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,100 CNY
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 258,400 CNY
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 163,800 CNY
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 671,000 CNY
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 130,400 CNY
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 CNY
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 90,900 CNY
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 610,100 CNY
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 483,400 CNY
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 361,600 CNY
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,100 CNY
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 CNY
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,800 CNY
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 116,780 CNY
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 195,200 CNY
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,800 CNY
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,120 CNY
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 371,100 CNY
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 175,900 CNY
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 120,880 CNY
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 180,300 CNY
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,700 CNY
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 CNY
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 518,300 CNY
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 417,200 CNY
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 113,220 CNY
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,000 CNY
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 385,300 CNY
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 253,400 CNY
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 246,500 CNY
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 299,500 CNY
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 319,600 CNY
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 215,100 CNY
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 209,500 CNY
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 318,800 CNY
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 110,380 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 318,800 CNY
Changchun 265,000 CNY
Changsha 258,400 CNY
Chengdu 299,500 CNY
Chongqing 309,800 CNY
Dalian 252,300 CNY
Dongguan 266,000 CNY
Foshan 259,100 CNY
Fuzhou 266,000 CNY
Guangzhou 315,700 CNY
Hangzhou 301,700 CNY
Harbin 305,600 CNY
Jinan 305,600 CNY
Kunming 263,900 CNY
Nanjing 301,300 CNY
Qingdao 263,900 CNY
Quanzhou 254,800 CNY
Shanghai 325,800 CNY
Shantou 294,700 CNY
Shenyang 281,500 CNY
Shenzhen 282,500 CNY
Suzhou 277,400 CNY
Tianjin 290,800 CNY
Wenzhou 282,500 CNY
Wuhan 301,800 CNY
Wuxi 239,000 CNY
Xi an 308,900 CNY
Xiamen 239,000 CNY
Zhengzhou 253,400 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 313,700 CNY
Beijing 254,800 CNY
Chongqing 267,100 CNY
Fujian 277,400 CNY
Gansu 249,600 CNY
Guangdong 335,800 CNY
Guangxi 301,300 CNY
Guizhou 271,300 CNY
Hainan 239,000 CNY
Hebei 296,000 CNY
Heilongjiang 288,100 CNY
Henan 325,800 CNY
Hubei 301,300 CNY
Hunan 301,800 CNY
Jiangsu 301,800 CNY
Jiangxi 301,300 CNY
Jilin 271,300 CNY
Liaoning 288,100 CNY
Nei Monggol 252,300 CNY
Ningxia 232,900 CNY
Qinghai 247,800 CNY
Shaanxi 282,500 CNY
Shandong 319,600 CNY
Shanghai 249,600 CNY
Shanxi 263,200 CNY
Sichuan 327,800 CNY
Tianjin 253,400 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 252,300 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 232,900 CNY
Yunnan 281,500 CNY
Zhejiang 312,400 CNY

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