Investment Banker Salary in China

Investment Banker pay in China: Shanghai leads, Chengdu trails

The China national median for a investment banker is ¥953,000 a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ¥485,000 in Chengdu to ¥758,000 in Shanghai (1.6×).

Investment bankers advise on capital raising, mergers, and acquisitions. Common screening skills include Modeling, Valuation, M&A, and Negotiation.

A modeled national band runs about ¥438,400–¥1,582,000 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Chinese city.

Shanghai sits -20% vs the national median; Chengdu sits -49%. Relocating inside China for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

China shows about 0.1% CPI in 2025. A investment banker raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.