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Data Scientist Salary in China

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The China median is $98,821 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$98,821
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,230
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$98,821
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$47.51
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$98,821
Wuhan, CN$98,821
Dongguan, CN$98,821
Xi’an, CN$98,821
Nanjing, CN$98,821
Foshan, CN$98,821
Shanghai, CN$80,384
Beijing, CN$75,074
Shenzhen, CN$69,764
Guangzhou, CN$64,160
Hangzhou, CN$61,652
Chengdu, CN$50,443

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in China?
The national median data scientist salary in China is about ¥670,000 per year (¥55,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥342,000 to ¥670,000.
Which China city pays data scientists the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥670,000 per year.
Which China city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥342,000 per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in China?
Across China cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about ¥221,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥979,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is data scientist in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.