Data and AI salaries in China
The median senior Data and AI salary in China is CNH 860,000 per year, with the market band from CNH 730,000 to CNH 1,160,000 (morganmckinley.com.cn, 2026-09-02).
By seniority
executive (Medium quality data)
- P25
- CNH 1,300,000
- Median
- CNH 1,600,000
- P75
- CNH 2,300,000
- per month
- CNH 133,333
About CNH 133,333 per month at the median.
Morgan McKinley 2026 Mainland China Salary Guide, technology table, row Data Director, Shanghai only. Published CNY treated as CNH at near parity. Annual per guide FAQ (base salary). Low/avg/high mapped to p25/p50/p75. Method: thousands of job offers and placements plus consultant intel and annual surveys.
lead (Medium quality data)
- P25
- CNH 650,000
- Median
- CNH 770,000
- P75
- CNH 950,000
- per month
- CNH 64,167
About CNH 64,167 per month at the median.
Morgan McKinley 2026 Mainland China Salary Guide, technology table, row Data Engineering Lead, Shanghai only. Published CNY treated as CNH at near parity. Annual per guide FAQ (base salary). Low/avg/high mapped to p25/p50/p75. Method: thousands of job offers and placements plus consultant intel and annual surveys.
senior (Medium quality data)
- P25
- CNH 730,000
- Median
- CNH 860,000
- P75
- CNH 1,160,000
- per month
- CNH 71,667
About CNH 71,667 per month at the median.
Morgan McKinley 2026 Mainland China Salary Guide, technology table, row Data Architect, Shanghai only. Published CNY treated as CNH at near parity. Annual per guide FAQ (base salary). Low/avg/high mapped to p25/p50/p75. Method: thousands of job offers and placements plus consultant intel and annual surveys.
Sources for these numbers
- https://www.morganmckinley.com.cn/en/salary-guide/technology/permanent-salaries
- https://www.morganmckinley.com.cn/en/salary-guide
These are market medians. Your own quote also depends on your current pay, your walk-away floor, and the package you need. Get your personal quote.