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Pharmacist Salary in China

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. The China median is $113,422 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$113,422
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,454
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$113,422
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$54.53
varies by city

Pharmacist salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$113,422
Wuhan, CN$113,422
Dongguan, CN$113,422
Xi’an, CN$113,422
Nanjing, CN$113,422
Foshan, CN$113,422
Shanghai, CN$92,183
Beijing, CN$85,251
Shenzhen, CN$81,269
Guangzhou, CN$71,977
Hangzhou, CN$71,682
Chengdu, CN$59,587

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make in China?
The national median pharmacist salary in China is about ¥769,000 per year (¥64,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥404,000 to ¥769,000.
Which China city pays pharmacists the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥769,000 per year.
Which China city pays pharmacists the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥404,000 per year for a pharmacist.
What is the typical salary range for a pharmacist in China?
Across China cities we cover, pharmacist pay commonly spans from about ¥286,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥980,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have pharmacist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes pharmacist pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is pharmacist in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.