Average Traffic Controller Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Traffic Controller 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 Traffic Controller Make in China?

A Traffic Controller working in China will typically earn around 207,800 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 111,920 CNY to the highest average salary of 312,400 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
207,800 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
17,316 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
111,920 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,326 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
312,400 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
26,033 CNY

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

Traffic Controller 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 Traffic Controller Salaries in China

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Traffic Controller can earn between 111,920 CNY and 312,400 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 Traffic Controller in China is 190,500 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 190,500 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 190,500 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 Traffic Controller salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 136,200 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 136,200 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 231,000 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 231,000 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.

Traffic Controller 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 traffic controller 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 Traffic Controller in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 128,500 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Traffic Controller salary would increase to 161,600 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Traffic Controller, the average salary would be 214,000 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 252,300 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Traffic Controller with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 279,400 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Traffic Controller with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 299,500 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
128,500 CNY
2-5 Years +26%
161,600 CNY
5-10 Years +32%
214,000 CNY
10-15 Years +18%
252,300 CNY
15-20 Years +11%
279,400 CNY
20+ Years +6%
299,500 CNY

Traffic Controller 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 Traffic Controller 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 Traffic Controller in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 180,300 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Traffic Controller in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 277,400 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
180,300 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +56%
277,400 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.

Traffic Controller 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 traffic controller will earn an average of 210,500 CNY, while a female traffic controller will earn around 197,600 CNY.

This means that a male traffic controller earns approximately 7% more than a female traffic controller for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
210,500 CNY
Female -7%
197,600 CNY

Traffic Controller 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 Traffic Controller 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 a Traffic Controller 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%

Traffic Controller 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 Traffic Controller is a low bonus based job, with 26% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

74% 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 2%.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

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 Traffic Controller

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

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Coordinator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 301,600 CNY
Accreditation Manager Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 403,100 CNY
Advocate Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 263,900 CNY
Armed Security Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 261,300 CNY
Company Guard Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 128,500 CNY
Control Room Operator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 103,580 CNY
Correctional Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 204,000 CNY
Criminal Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 406,300 CNY
Facility Monitor Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 225,700 CNY
Fire Chief Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 399,900 CNY
Fire Dispatcher Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 187,500 CNY
Fire Education Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 332,500 CNY
Fire Extinguisher Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 117,660 CNY
Fire Fighter Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 207,800 CNY
Fire Inspector Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 352,000 CNY
Fire Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 366,200 CNY
Fire Prevention Engineer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 307,400 CNY
Fire Prevention Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 273,300 CNY
Fire Protection Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 308,900 CNY
Forensic Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 341,900 CNY
Forensic Science Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 371,100 CNY
Fraud and Forensic Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 366,200 CNY
Fraud Examiner Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 394,800 CNY
Grants Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 466,300 CNY
Intellectual Property Associate Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 340,000 CNY
Intelligence Research Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 528,600 CNY
Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 359,900 CNY
Jail Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 159,100 CNY
Juvenile Probation Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 272,800 CNY
Juvenile Supervision Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 258,400 CNY
Lock-Smith Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 108,340 CNY
Parole Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 189,300 CNY
Police Captain Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 466,300 CNY
Police Communications Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 257,700 CNY
Police Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 215,100 CNY
Police Patrol Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 183,700 CNY
Prison Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 159,400 CNY
Prisoner Custody Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 142,300 CNY
Private Detective / Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 366,200 CNY
Security Adviser Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 351,200 CNY
Security Guard Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 103,580 CNY
Security Management Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 535,900 CNY
Security Manager Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 551,200 CNY
Security Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 123,400 CNY
Security Supervisor Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 308,900 CNY
Security Systems Installer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 273,000 CNY
Security Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 119,900 CNY
Surveillance Operator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 152,000 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 227,600 CNY
Changchun 204,000 CNY
Changsha 190,500 CNY
Chengdu 232,900 CNY
Chongqing 233,900 CNY
Dalian 189,300 CNY
Dongguan 194,600 CNY
Foshan 194,600 CNY
Fuzhou 197,600 CNY
Guangzhou 245,300 CNY
Hangzhou 232,900 CNY
Harbin 227,600 CNY
Jinan 210,500 CNY
Kunming 190,500 CNY
Nanjing 225,300 CNY
Qingdao 205,700 CNY
Quanzhou 190,500 CNY
Shanghai 232,900 CNY
Shantou 209,500 CNY
Shenyang 204,000 CNY
Shenzhen 217,900 CNY
Suzhou 201,100 CNY
Tianjin 212,500 CNY
Wenzhou 200,000 CNY
Wuhan 225,700 CNY
Wuxi 183,700 CNY
Xi an 216,800 CNY
Xiamen 190,500 CNY
Zhengzhou 172,200 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Anhui 217,900 CNY
Beijing 183,600 CNY
Chongqing 195,200 CNY
Fujian 210,500 CNY
Gansu 197,600 CNY
Guangdong 246,500 CNY
Guangxi 227,600 CNY
Guizhou 209,500 CNY
Hainan 174,000 CNY
Hebei 225,700 CNY
Heilongjiang 204,700 CNY
Henan 237,400 CNY
Hubei 228,500 CNY
Hunan 233,600 CNY
Jiangsu 239,300 CNY
Jiangxi 225,300 CNY
Jilin 189,300 CNY
Liaoning 207,700 CNY
Nei Monggol 190,500 CNY
Ningxia 180,300 CNY
Qinghai 180,300 CNY
Shaanxi 209,500 CNY
Shandong 246,200 CNY
Shanghai 197,600 CNY
Shanxi 194,600 CNY
Sichuan 228,500 CNY
Tianjin 180,500 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 187,300 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 176,800 CNY
Yunnan 218,900 CNY
Zhejiang 227,600 CNY

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