Salaries vary from institution to institution and region to
region. They also vary among public schools and private schools.
Salaries are dependent on the teacher's education and background
experience.?
The base salary for a foreign teacher in China is 2,200 yuan.
However, most institutions pay much more than that and salaries can
range from 3,000 yuan to as high as 7,000 yuan, depending on the
teacher qualifications and the teaching demands. These are
determined by the host institution and can be negotiated by the
teacher if there is a question. Any salary earned above 4,000 yuan
is subject to a 10% tax.
Salaries are paid in cash in Chinese yuan -- Renminbi (RMB).
Normally, salaries are paid by the 5th day of the month and are
paid for the month worked. This means that an incoming teacher
might not receive their first salary payment until the beginning of
the second month of teaching. However, some schools will pay one
months ahead as a courtesy, realizing the teacher has nothing for
the first month.
NOTE: A teacher is allowed to exchange up to 70% of their salary
for foreign currency, normally United States Dollars (USD).
(Chinajob.com October 18, 2006)
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