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Civil Engineer Salary in China

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The China median is $79,646 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$79,646
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,637
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$79,646
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$38.29
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$79,646
Wuhan, CN$79,646
Dongguan, CN$79,646
Xi’an, CN$79,646
Nanjing, CN$79,646
Foshan, CN$79,646
Shanghai, CN$62,537
Beijing, CN$61,947
Shenzhen, CN$58,850
Guangzhou, CN$51,033
Hangzhou, CN$48,820
Chengdu, CN$40,708

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in China?
The national median civil engineer salary in China is about ¥540,000 per year (¥45,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥276,000 to ¥540,000.
Which China city pays civil engineers the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥540,000 per year.
Which China city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥276,000 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in China?
Across China cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about ¥188,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥747,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is civil engineer in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.