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Systems Administrator Salary in China

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The China median is $72,567 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$72,567
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,047
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$72,567
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$34.89
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$72,567
Wuhan, CN$72,567
Dongguan, CN$72,567
Xi’an, CN$72,567
Nanjing, CN$72,567
Foshan, CN$72,567
Shanghai, CN$58,112
Beijing, CN$56,343
Shenzhen, CN$52,065
Guangzhou, CN$47,050
Hangzhou, CN$43,806
Chengdu, CN$37,168

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in China?
The national median systems administrator salary in China is about ¥492,000 per year (¥41,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥252,000 to ¥492,000.
Which China city pays systems administrators the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥492,000 per year.
Which China city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥252,000 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in China?
Across China cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about ¥163,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥676,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is systems administrator in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.