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Mechanical Engineer Salary in China

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The China median is $81,711 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$81,711
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,814
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$81,711
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$39.28
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$81,711
Wuhan, CN$81,711
Dongguan, CN$81,711
Xi’an, CN$81,711
Nanjing, CN$81,711
Foshan, CN$81,711
Shanghai, CN$66,077
Beijing, CN$61,062
Shenzhen, CN$59,882
Guangzhou, CN$52,065
Hangzhou, CN$51,770
Chengdu, CN$41,888

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in China?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in China is about ¥554,000 per year (¥46,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥284,000 to ¥554,000.
Which China city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥554,000 per year.
Which China city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥284,000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in China?
Across China cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about ¥193,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥767,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.