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Graphic Designer Salary in China

Graphic designers create visual content for brands, products, and campaigns. The China median is $50,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$50,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,174
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$50,000
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$24.04
varies by city

Graphic Designer salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$50,000
Wuhan, CN$50,000
Dongguan, CN$50,000
Xi’an, CN$50,000
Nanjing, CN$50,000
Foshan, CN$50,000
Shanghai, CN$41,003
Beijing, CN$37,758
Shenzhen, CN$35,841
Guangzhou, CN$31,711
Hangzhou, CN$31,711
Chengdu, CN$25,516

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make in China?
The national median graphic designer salary in China is about ¥339,000 per year (¥28,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥173,000 to ¥339,000.
Which China city pays graphic designers the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥339,000 per year.
Which China city pays graphic designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥173,000 per year for a graphic designer.
What is the typical salary range for a graphic designer in China?
Across China cities we cover, graphic designer pay commonly spans from about ¥101,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥480,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have graphic designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes graphic designer pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is graphic designer in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor.