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Copywriter Salary in China

Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. The China median is $55,310 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$55,310
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,617
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$55,310
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$26.59
varies by city

Copywriter salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$55,310
Wuhan, CN$55,310
Dongguan, CN$55,310
Xi’an, CN$55,310
Nanjing, CN$55,310
Foshan, CN$55,310
Shanghai, CN$44,838
Beijing, CN$42,183
Shenzhen, CN$39,823
Guangzhou, CN$34,956
Hangzhou, CN$33,924
Chengdu, CN$28,909

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a copywriter make in China?
The national median copywriter salary in China is about ¥375,000 per year (¥31,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥196,000 to ¥375,000.
Which China city pays copywriters the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥375,000 per year.
Which China city pays copywriters the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥196,000 per year for a copywriter.
What is the typical salary range for a copywriter in China?
Across China cities we cover, copywriter pay commonly spans from about ¥128,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥540,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have copywriter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes copywriter pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is copywriter in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Video Editor.