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How Much Does a Print / Publication Make in China?

Print / Publication salary and day rate data for the China region in 2026. Based on 512 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$275
/day median
Total Comp
$54K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-50%
-$275/day
Remote
74%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in China

Senior Level
China Median Day Rate
$275
/day median
$125
$425
P10: $125P90: $425
Rate Percentiles (China)
P90
$425
P75
$375
Median
$275
P25
$175
P10
$125
Insights
Negotiated
35%
of people
Avg Bump
+16%
when asked
Remote
74%
work remote
Avg Contract
4mo
duration

China vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
China$275/day
Global$550/day
-50% vs global (-$275/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
China$54K/yr
Global$112K/yr
-52% vs global (-$58K/yr)

Print / Publication Rates by Region

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