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Radiologist Salary in China

The China median is $241,976 per year, with observed city pay up to Shanghai at $188,533.

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Radiologist pay in China: Shanghai leads, Chengdu trails

The China national median for a radiologist is ¥1,630,000 a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ¥855,000 in Chengdu to ¥1,270,000 in Shanghai (1.5×).

Radiologists interpret medical images to diagnose and guide treatment of disease. Common screening skills include Imaging, Diagnosis, Anatomy, and Attention.

A modeled national band runs about ¥1,072,500–¥2,311,300 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +5% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Chinese city.

Shanghai sits -22% vs the national median; Chengdu sits -48%. Relocating inside China for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

China shows about 0.1% CPI in 2025. A radiologist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Radiologist pay data in China

Start with the national median (¥1,630,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the China hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: ¥1,072,500 (10th) → ¥1,630,000 (median) → ¥2,311,300 (90th). Shanghai’s observed median is ¥1,270,000, with a local band about ¥901,000–¥1,800,000. If an offer is “at the China median” but the job is in Shanghai, you may still be under local market.

National median
$241,976
per year
Monthly (national)
$20,160
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$188,533
Shanghai, CN
Hourly (national)
$116.33
varies by city

Radiologist salary by city in China

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Shanghai, CN$188,533
Beijing, CN$182,595
Shenzhen, CN$179,626
Guangzhou, CN$157,359
Hangzhou, CN$152,905
Chengdu, CN$126,926

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologist make in China?
The national median is about ¥1,630,000 per year. Across 6 observed cities, pay ranges from about ¥855,000 to ¥1,270,000.
Which China city pays radiologists the most?
Shanghai, CN leads observed metros at about ¥1,270,000 per year (-22% vs national).
Which China city pays radiologists the least?
Among observed cities, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥855,000 per year.
How many China cities have radiologist salary data?
6 metros list observed radiologist percentiles in CNY on this site.
Is radiologist in demand in China?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +5% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Chinese industry mix.