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The average pay for a Technical Architect is CNY 462,445 a year and CNY 222 an hour in Shanghai, China. The average salary range for a Technical Architect is between CNY 317,237 and CNY 564,646. On average, an Associate Degree is the highest level of education for a Technical Architect. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Shanghai, China.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Popular Certifications for Technical Architect
Popular Certifications for Technical Architect
- Cisco Certified DevNet Professional
- Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
- Certified Scrum Professional for Developers (CSP-D)
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Estimated salary in 2031:
CNY 548,298
5 Year Change:
19 %
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Shanghai is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. It has a population of 29,558,908 in the urban area as of 2025. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city. Shanghai is a global center for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port. ...
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Technical Architect is CNY 462,445 a year and CNY 222 an hour in Shanghai, China. The average salary range for a Technical Architect is between CNY 317,237 and CNY 564,646. On average, an Associate Degree is the highest level of education for a Technical Architect. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Shanghai, China.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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View our ProductsTechnical Architect Job Description
Description: Designs, implements, and maintains IT systems for business clients. Provides technical leadership, and supports and communicates system requirements to software development teams. Plans and designs the structure and solutions of new IT systems. Oversees the development and implementation of programs, and assures proper architecture is implemented
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About Shanghai, China
Shanghai Cost of Living Score:
Description:
Shanghai is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. It has a population of 29,558,908 in the urban area as of 2025. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city. Shanghai is a global center for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port. ...
Technical Architect Job Description
Description: Designs, implements, and maintains IT systems for business clients. Provides technical leadership, and supports and communicates system requirements to software development teams. Plans and designs the structure and solutions of new IT systems. Oversees the development and implementation of programs, and assures proper architecture is implemented
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Who We Are
ERI Economic Research Institute compiles the best salary, cost-of-living, and executive compensation survey data available.
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Determine competitive salary levels, compare employee compensation with market benchmarks, and get instant access to reliable salary survey data online.
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