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Professor Salary in China

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The China median is $80,089 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$80,089
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,681
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$80,089
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$38.50
varies by city

Professor salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$80,089
Wuhan, CN$80,089
Dongguan, CN$80,089
Xi’an, CN$80,089
Nanjing, CN$80,089
Foshan, CN$80,089
Shanghai, CN$63,865
Beijing, CN$61,062
Shenzhen, CN$56,638
Guangzhou, CN$52,065
Hangzhou, CN$49,853
Chengdu, CN$42,478

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in China?
The national median professor salary in China is about ¥543,000 per year (¥45,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥288,000 to ¥543,000.
Which China city pays professors the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥543,000 per year.
Which China city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥288,000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in China?
Across China cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about ¥218,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥781,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is professor in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.