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Social Media Manager Salary in China

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. The China median is $51,918 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$51,918
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,322
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$51,918
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$24.96
varies by city

Social Media Manager salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$51,918
Wuhan, CN$51,918
Dongguan, CN$51,918
Xi’an, CN$51,918
Nanjing, CN$51,918
Foshan, CN$51,918
Shanghai, CN$41,446
Beijing, CN$39,528
Shenzhen, CN$36,873
Guangzhou, CN$34,071
Hangzhou, CN$31,564
Chengdu, CN$27,434

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make in China?
The national median social media manager salary in China is about ¥352,000 per year (¥29,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥186,000 to ¥352,000.
Which China city pays social media managers the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥352,000 per year.
Which China city pays social media managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥186,000 per year for a social media manager.
What is the typical salary range for a social media manager in China?
Across China cities we cover, social media manager pay commonly spans from about ¥117,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥506,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have social media manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes social media manager pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is social media manager in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.