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Photographer Salary in China

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The China median is $45,870 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$45,870
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,820
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$45,870
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$22.05
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$45,870
Wuhan, CN$45,870
Dongguan, CN$45,870
Xi’an, CN$45,870
Nanjing, CN$45,870
Foshan, CN$45,870
Shanghai, CN$35,841
Beijing, CN$35,251
Shenzhen, CN$33,629
Guangzhou, CN$29,646
Hangzhou, CN$28,761
Chengdu, CN$23,599

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in China?
The national median photographer salary in China is about ¥311,000 per year (¥25,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥160,000 to ¥311,000.
Which China city pays photographers the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥311,000 per year.
Which China city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥160,000 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in China?
Across China cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about ¥93,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥464,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is photographer in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.