Too many people believe that the Chinese earn little. And they are ready to work even for a handful of rice. Of course, this is not so. Their salaries are not sky-high, but they cannot be called completely beggarly. So what is the average salary in China? In this article we will try to answer this question. We also consider how much foreigners receive in the People's Republic of China.
How much do they earn in China?
According to the latest state statistics, the average salary in the Middle Kingdom is approximately 3900 yuan. At first glance, this is not so much. But, given that the cost of products and goods there is much lower than in other countries, we can say that this is a fairly good salary. In order to make it easier for citizens of different countries to compare and draw parallels with their incomes, we will answer the question of what is the average salary in China in dollars. It is approximately 620 conventional units. But this figure is not entirely accurate, there are some nuances. We will talk about them below.
How much money do ordinary workers in China get for their work?
If we compare the economy of China and other countries, we can see that since 2008 the average salary in the Middle Kingdom has been constantly increasing. For several years, it increased by about fifty percent.
But, as in all countries, the salaries of simple workers' factories and skilled specialists vary widely. And you need to calculate the average salary according to education, length of service and experience in a certain field of activity.
The labor of ordinary workers is estimated at enterprises in China rather low. Especially in the provinces. Celestial workers receive lower wages, even in comparison with ordinary workers in other countries. The average wage of a worker in China for a 40-hour workweek is from fifty cents to one US dollar per hour. In a month it is from 80 to 160 dollars.
But the owners of large enterprises, factories and plants plan to increase the salary of workers. It turns out that not everything is so deplorable, and there is a prospect of salary growth.
How much money do farmers in China get for their labor?
Many Chinese people live and work in rural areas. Nobody pays them a salary. But they have income from the sale of agricultural products. This makes up their income, which they earn on their own. If you derive the average value, then with a full week without days off (7 days), their income will average $ 100 per month.
What salaries do programmers get in China?
The work of a programmer in the Middle Kingdom is appreciated very highly, as well as in other developed countries. A programmer’s salary is affected by many factors. First of all, education and qualifications. The experience of a specialist is also important. The average salary in China for people working as programmers is from $ 1,000 to $ 2,500.
How much was the average salary in China for 2014?
Nevertheless, it is generally incorrect to deduce the total average salary in all of China. The standard of living in large and provincial cities varies in any country. And China is no exception. But if we take the statistics for 2014, then the average salary in China, namely in large cities (Shanghai, Beijing), was 900 dollars, and in rural areas - 400.
Wage level by industry
If we consider the maximum salary in China by industry, then its highest level:
- in the financial sector;
- education;
- programming
- IT communications;
- medicine;
- science;
- sports.
The average salary of an engineer in China is $ 600, and the smelter is from 740 to 900. The minimum salary is received in agriculture, the hotel and restaurant business, and in factories. For example, in Jiangsu, a simple worker in an enterprise earns only $ 240. And due to the lack of jobs, often even highly qualified specialists go to low-paid posts.
Conversion of Chinese salaries to Russian rubles
The average salary in China (in rubles) in January 2014 (at the current exchange rate at that time), net of taxes (“net”), amounted to 20,230 rubles. In different areas of the Middle Kingdom, the average salary did not differ so much (figures are indicated in rubles):
- Suzhou - 20,230.
- Shenzhen - 23,391.
- Nanjing - 19,352.
The largest incomes were in the following cities: Tianjin - 32,875, Shanghai - 28,323 and Hangzhou - 27,468. The smallest in Wuhan - 15,173, Guangzhou - 13,908, Chengdu - 12,644 and Foshan - 11,379.
How much does the work of foreigners in China cost?
For foreigners, to find a job in China, they need at least basic knowledge of the language of this country. Easy to get engineers, architects, IT-specialists. With excellent knowledge of Chinese, you can work in the office as a consultant, translator, represent and advertise a specific company. Foreigners who speak English can even teach the Chinese without a diploma.
The average salary in China will depend on the city in which the foreigner works. On average, English teachers are paid only twenty dollars for one private lesson, and thirty - for passing in school. But you can find very advantageous offers when the teacher’s work is paid more. Proverb: “He who wants work, he will find it” - is valid in China.
The most profitable professions for foreigners in China: top 5
- English teacher (but only with European features). Salary from 100 to 200 CNY per hour. Teachers are often provided with free accommodation, medical insurance, paid home flights, and two-month leave (during Chinese national holidays).
- Work as a model. Salaries are between 500 and 5,000 CNY per day (beginners get up to 1,000). The requirements for the models are identical to the western ones. Mostly tall slender blondes with a European appearance are preferred. Or at least close to this ideal. The model works - photo shoots for catalogs and magazines, advertising in online stores or new shopping centers.
- Actors The average salary in China for them is from seven hundred to two thousand yuan per day. Mostly men of European appearance and with good knowledge of English are required. Often, actors play the role of specialists from the West at business meetings held by Chinese businessmen.
- Artists, musicians and dancers. Salaries are very large, but depend directly on the work performed, that is, piecework. Basic requirements - creative nature, the ability to sing and dance. You can give solo concerts in clubs and restaurants, conduct children's dance lessons. But excellent command of English is a must.
- Quality Control Specialists. Salary from one hundred to two hundred dollars a day. Mandatory knowledge of the Chinese language. The specialist must check the quality of the goods at the plants and enterprises, so that it meets the established standards, participate as an intermediary in setting the price.