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Electrician Salary in China

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. The China median is $53,098 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$53,098
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,425
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$53,098
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$25.53
varies by city

Electrician salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$53,098
Wuhan, CN$53,098
Dongguan, CN$53,098
Xi’an, CN$53,098
Nanjing, CN$53,098
Foshan, CN$53,098
Shanghai, CN$41,298
Beijing, CN$41,298
Shenzhen, CN$38,053
Guangzhou, CN$35,251
Hangzhou, CN$33,629
Chengdu, CN$27,729

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrician make in China?
The national median electrician salary in China is about ¥360,000 per year (¥30,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥188,000 to ¥360,000.
Which China city pays electricians the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥360,000 per year.
Which China city pays electricians the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥188,000 per year for a electrician.
What is the typical salary range for a electrician in China?
Across China cities we cover, electrician pay commonly spans from about ¥133,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥498,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have electrician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrician pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is electrician in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.