Graphic Designer Salary in Qingpu, Shanghai

Qingpu hosts logistics parks and new residential developments. Salaries are moderate in the area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥72,000 to ¥108,000

Average (per year)

¥90,000

Fresh graduates join local factories, retail chains, or small agencies with starting salaries reflecting lower living costs outside downtown Shanghai.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥108,000 to ¥156,000

Average (per year)

¥132,000

Designers with several years of experience work for industrial exporters, e‑commerce, or real‑estate companies in Qingpu.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥156,000 to ¥210,000

Average (per year)

¥180,000

Senior professionals lead branding projects for manufacturing firms or manage creative teams within local corporations.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥210,000+

Principal designers set creative direction for large enterprises or head design departments at companies with regional headquarters.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

¥40 - ¥70

per hour

Mid-level

¥70 - ¥120

per hour

Senior

¥120 - ¥180

per hour