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Accountant Salary in China

Accountants prepare and analyze financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The China median is $58,555 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$58,555
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,882
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$58,555
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$28.15
varies by city

Accountant salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$58,555
Wuhan, CN$58,555
Dongguan, CN$58,555
Xi’an, CN$58,555
Nanjing, CN$58,555
Foshan, CN$58,555
Shanghai, CN$46,165
Beijing, CN$43,953
Shenzhen, CN$42,183
Guangzhou, CN$38,643
Hangzhou, CN$36,873
Chengdu, CN$30,974

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a accountant make in China?
The national median accountant salary in China is about ¥397,000 per year (¥33,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥210,000 to ¥397,000.
Which China city pays accountants the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥397,000 per year.
Which China city pays accountants the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥210,000 per year for a accountant.
What is the typical salary range for a accountant in China?
Across China cities we cover, accountant pay commonly spans from about ¥117,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥549,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have accountant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes accountant pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is accountant in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager.