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Physicist Salary in China
How much does a Physicist make in China?
¥399,706 (CNY)/year
Average Bonus
¥14,309 (CNY)
per Year
Total Compensation
¥408,769.47
Entry Level
¥281,132
Median
¥394,460
Senior Level
¥467,063
As of July, 08, 2026, the average physicist gross salary in China is ¥399,706 or an equivalent hourly rate of ¥192. In addition, physicists earn an average bonus of ¥14,309. An entry level physicist with 1-3 years of experience earns an average salary of ¥281,132. At the higher end of the pay range, a senior level physicist with 8+ years of experience earns an average salary of ¥467,063. Salary estimates are based on salary survey data collected directly from employers in China.
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Salary Potential for a Physicist
Explore the estimated salary growth for a Physicist in China for up to 5 years. The estimated salary of a Physicist will be ¥413,554 in 1 year and ¥473,912 in 5 years.
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Estimated Salary
¥427,881
Average Growth
7.0%
The estimated salary for a Physicist in 2 years is ¥427,881, which is 7.0% average growth. This information is based on ERI's compensation database.
Typical Physicist Education
This chart displays the highest level of education for Physicists.
- 0% of Physicists have less than a High School Degree
- 0% of Physicists have a High School Diploma
- 2% of Physicists have an Associate's Degree
- 23% of Physicists have a Bachelor's Degree
- 30% of Physicists have a Master's Degree
- 46% of Physicists have a Doctorate Degree
The typical field of study for a Physicist is Astrophysics.
See how education can impact your salaryPopular Skills for a Physicist
Develops theories
75%
Devises methods
73%
Directs testing
55%
Directs research
53%
Project management
4%
These are the most popular skills for Physicists. About 75% of Physicists have a skill in Develops theories. The top 3 most popular skills for Physicists are develops theories, devises methods, and directs testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Physicist do?
Conducts research into phases of physical phenomena, develops theories and laws on basis of observation and experiments, and devises methods to apply laws and theories of physics to industry, medicine, and other fields: performs experiments with masers, lasers, cyclotrons, betatrons, telescopes, mass spectrometers, electron microscopes, and other equipment to observe structure and properties of matter, transformation and propagation of energy, relationships between matter and energy, and other physical phenomena. Describes and expresses observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. Devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties of materials. May specialize in one or more branches of physics and be designated physicist, acoustics; physicist, astrophysics; physicist, atomic, electronic and molecular; physicist, cryogenics; physicist, electricity and magnetism; physicist, fluids. May be designated: physicist, light and optics; physicist, nuclear; physicist, plasma; physicist, solid earth; physicist, solid state; physicist, thermodynamics.
How much does a Physicist make in China?
The average salary for a Physicist is ¥399,706 per year or ¥192.17 per hour in China. Top earners have reported making up to ¥467,063. However, the typical pay range in China is between ¥281,132 and ¥467,063 annually.
What is the salary trajectory for a Physicist?
Physicist is projected to see a 18.6 % salary change in 5 years.
How can you increase your salary?
Increasing your salary often starts with understanding your value in today’s job market. You can increase your earning potential by building your skills, advancing your education, moving into a new role or industry, switching companies, or negotiating pay.
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What are some factors that impact Physicist salaries?
Several factors can impact your salary, including experience, company size, job market, location, industry, and more. Understanding how these factors affect your role can help you spot pay gaps and provide opportunities for a competitive salary.
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