Salary expectations for teaching abroad in China

Do you want to find out whether the job you're interested in offers a reasonable salary? You, my friend, have arrived to the perfect destination! We are going to go through each category of work, and as we do, I will provide you with a range of acceptable wages for each position. Even if you may find jobs that pay less than this, I'm of the strong belief that you shouldn't choose a job that pays less than the average unless it comes with outlandish perks or provides you with a significant amount of discretionary time.

Comprehending the Chinese wage structure

The monthly compensation rate is shown for the vast majority of employment in China. Therefore, rather of informing you of your annual pay, they will inform you of the money that you will make on a monthly basis, denominated in RMB.

It is also relatively typical practice in China to inform you of what your take-home pay will be after taxes have been deducted. This indicates that the pay they provide you with is the exact amount of money that will be transferred into your bank account. You do not need to be concerned about paying the Chinese taxes since they are deducted from your paycheck on a monthly basis automatically. If your employer informs you that your salary is "after tax," it indicates that this is the amount of money you will get as take-home pay after taxes have been deducted from it.

If for some reason your place of employment gives you your salary before taxes, you need to inquire as to what your actual take-home pay will be once taxes have been deducted from it. You need to evaluate each of your incomes after taxes have been deducted in order to determine how much money you will really be able to keep.

Expectations about pay for English instructors in China

Naturally, salary will differ depending on where you live, the kind of work you do, and even the school or organization that you are employed by. In order to provide you with an idea of what you may make and where you could earn it, the following are some examples of average monthly incomes throughout China:

Prices range from 10,000 to 15,000 RMB ($1,400 to $2,100) in major cities like as Beijing and Shanghai.

Prices range from 8,000 to 12,000 RMB ($1,120 to $1,680) in somewhat less populous cities like as Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Xi'an.

14,000 to 20,000 RMB ($1,960 to $2,810) for instructors with experience.

Employment opportunities at international schools: 20,000 to 30,000 RMB ($2,810 to $4215)

Positions available at universities pay 6,000 RMB ($840).

As can be seen, the amount of money received each month might vary quite a little depending on a number of different circumstances. However, the benefits that are provided to teachers in China are among the greatest in the world, which means that even if your income seems to be on the lower end, you'll discover that it goes a long way if you include in everything else.