Lawyer Salary in China
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The China median is $119,765 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$119,765
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,985
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$119,765
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$57.58
varies by city
Lawyer salary by city in China
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tianjin, CN | $119,765 | $9,985 | 0% |
| Wuhan, CN | $119,765 | $9,985 | 0% |
| Dongguan, CN | $119,765 | $9,985 | 0% |
| Xi’an, CN | $119,765 | $9,985 | 0% |
| Nanjing, CN | $119,765 | $9,985 | 0% |
| Foshan, CN | $119,765 | $9,985 | 0% |
| Shanghai, CN | $96,461 | $8,038 | -19% |
| Beijing, CN | $91,888 | $7,655 | -23% |
| Shenzhen, CN | $87,316 | $7,271 | -27% |
| Guangzhou, CN | $75,369 | $6,283 | -37% |
| Hangzhou, CN | $71,829 | $5,988 | -40% |
| Chengdu, CN | $62,832 | $5,236 | -48% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make in China?
- The national median lawyer salary in China is about ¥812,000 per year (¥67,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥426,000 to ¥812,000.
- Which China city pays lawyers the most?
- Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥812,000 per year.
- Which China city pays lawyers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥426,000 per year for a lawyer.
- What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in China?
- Across China cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about ¥255,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥1,258,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many China cities have lawyer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
- Is lawyer in demand in China?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.