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Physician Salary in China

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The China median is $197,641 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$197,641
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,475
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$197,641
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$95.02
varies by city

Physician salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$197,641
Wuhan, CN$197,641
Dongguan, CN$197,641
Xi’an, CN$197,641
Nanjing, CN$197,641
Foshan, CN$197,641
Shanghai, CN$157,818
Beijing, CN$150,443
Shenzhen, CN$144,101
Guangzhou, CN$128,909
Hangzhou, CN$122,125
Chengdu, CN$100,443

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in China?
The national median physician salary in China is about ¥1,340,000 per year (¥111,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥681,000 to ¥1,340,000.
Which China city pays physicians the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥1,340,000 per year.
Which China city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥681,000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in China?
Across China cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about ¥482,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥1,929,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is physician 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, Pharmacist.