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Surgeon Salary in China

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The China median is $235,990 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$235,990
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,661
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$235,990
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$113.46
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$235,990
Wuhan, CN$235,990
Dongguan, CN$235,990
Xi’an, CN$235,990
Nanjing, CN$235,990
Foshan, CN$235,990
Shanghai, CN$185,842
Beijing, CN$182,892
Shenzhen, CN$169,618
Hangzhou, CN$151,918
Guangzhou, CN$150,443
Chengdu, CN$124,485

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in China?
The national median surgeon salary in China is about ¥1,600,000 per year (¥133,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥844,000 to ¥1,600,000.
Which China city pays surgeons the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥1,600,000 per year.
Which China city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥844,000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in China?
Across China cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about ¥597,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥2,304,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is surgeon 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, Physician.