The study looked at how different factors affect faculty salaries in Chinese universities. They found that factors like education level, years of experience, and training influence how much faculty members are paid. Having a doctoral degree or studying abroad can lead to higher salaries, while on-the-job training has less impact. The number of years spent in academia has the biggest effect on salaries, but only up to a certain point. After reaching a certain rank, the years of experience don't affect salaries as much. These findings can help improve how faculty salaries are determined in universities.