Data Engineer Salary in China 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Data Engineers earn in China — honest annual ranges in CNY and USD across entry, mid, and senior levels. Same data, around the globe, for every role and every country we cover.
Updated 2026 · Demand: Very High ↑ · 5-yr trend: +22%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
¥302,400
≈ $42,000 USD
Mid
¥432,000
≈ $60,000 USD
High
¥604,800
≈ $84,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | ¥235,872 | ¥336,960 | ¥471,744 |
| Mid Level | ¥302,400 | ¥432,000 | ¥604,800 |
| Senior | ¥408,240 | ¥583,200 | ¥816,480 |
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