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Architect Salary in China

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The China median is $75,664 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$75,664
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,313
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$75,664
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$36.38
varies by city

Architect salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$75,664
Wuhan, CN$75,664
Dongguan, CN$75,664
Xi’an, CN$75,664
Nanjing, CN$75,664
Foshan, CN$75,664
Shanghai, CN$60,177
Beijing, CN$57,522
Shenzhen, CN$54,720
Guangzhou, CN$48,083
Hangzhou, CN$47,493
Chengdu, CN$40,266

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in China?
The national median architect salary in China is about ¥513,000 per year (¥42,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥273,000 to ¥513,000.
Which China city pays architects the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥513,000 per year.
Which China city pays architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥273,000 per year for a architect.
What is the typical salary range for a architect in China?
Across China cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about ¥179,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥738,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is architect in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.