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Plumber Salary in China

Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems. The China median is $53,393 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$53,393
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,454
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$53,393
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$25.67
varies by city

Plumber salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$53,393
Wuhan, CN$53,393
Dongguan, CN$53,393
Xi’an, CN$53,393
Nanjing, CN$53,393
Foshan, CN$53,393
Shanghai, CN$42,626
Beijing, CN$41,446
Shenzhen, CN$37,906
Guangzhou, CN$34,513
Hangzhou, CN$32,744
Chengdu, CN$28,171

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make in China?
The national median plumber salary in China is about ¥362,000 per year (¥30,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥191,000 to ¥362,000.
Which China city pays plumbers the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥362,000 per year.
Which China city pays plumbers the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥191,000 per year for a plumber.
What is the typical salary range for a plumber in China?
Across China cities we cover, plumber pay commonly spans from about ¥135,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥501,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have plumber salary data?
Pay by Role publishes plumber pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is plumber in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Carpenter, Chef.