The average salary in China in dollars and rubles (engineer, worker and others)

Very many people believe that the Chinese earn little. And we are ready to work even for a handful of rice. Of course, this is not so. The wages they have are not sky-high, but it's not really called beggarly either. So what is the average salary in China? In this article we will try to answer this question. 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 about 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 pay. 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 quite accurate, there are some nuances. We will talk about them below.

How much money do ordinary workers receive in China?

If you compare the economy of China and other countries, you can see that since 2008, the average salary in the Middle Kingdom has constantly increased. In a few years, it has risen by about fifty percent.

But as in all countries, the wages of ordinary factory workers and qualified specialists vary considerably. And calculate the average salary in accordance with education, experience and experience in a certain field of activity.

The labor of ordinary workers is estimated at the enterprises of China rather low. Especially in the provinces. Workers of the Middle Kingdom receive lower wages even compared to ordinary workers in other countries. The average salary of a worker in China with a 40-hour work week is between fifty cents and one US dollar per hour. In a month it is from 80 to 160 dollars.

But the owners of large industries, factories and plants plan to increase workers' salaries. It turns out that not everything is so deplorable, and the prospect of salary growth is.

How much money does a farmer get in China for his work?

Many Chinese live and work in rural areas. No one pays them a salary. But they have income from the sale of agricultural products. This makes up their income, which they earn themselves on their own. If you deduce the average, then with a full week without days off (7 days), their income will average $ 100 per month.

What kind of salary in China do programmers get?

The work of a programmer in the Middle Kingdom is valued very highly, as well as in other developed countries. The salary of the programmer is affected by many factors. First of all, education and qualifications. An expert's experience is also important. The average salary in China for people working as programmers is from 1000 to 2500 dollars.

How much was the average salary in the PRC in 2014?

Still, it is not correct to derive the overall figure of the average salary across China as a whole. The standard of living in large and provincial cities differs in any country. And China is no exception. But if you take the statistics for 2014, then the average salary in China, namely in large cities (Shanghai, Beijing), was $ 900, and in rural areas - 400.

The level of wages by industry

If we consider the maximum salary in China by industry, then the highest level of it:

• In the financial sphere;
• Education;
• Programming;
• IT communications;
• Medicine;
• Science;
• Sports.

The average salary of an engineer in China is $ 600, and a smelter - from 740 to 900. The minimum wage is received in agriculture, hotel and restaurant business and production. For example, in Jiangsu Province, a simple worker in the enterprise earns only $ 240. And because of the shortage of jobs, even highly qualified specialists often go to low-paid positions.

Translation of Chinese salaries into Russian rubles

The average salary in China (in rubles) in January 2014 (at the rate in force at that time), net of taxes ("net") was 20,230 rubles. In different areas of the Middle Kingdom, the average salary was not very different (figures are indicated in rubles):

• Suzhou - 20,230.
• Shenzhen - 23,391.
• Nanjing - 19,352.

The largest revenues were in the following cities: Tianjin - 32,875, Shanghai - 28,323 and Hangzhou - 27,468. And the smallest in Wuhan - 15,173, Guangzhou - 13,908, Chengdu - 12,644 and Foshane - 11,379.

How much does the work of foreigners in China cost?

For foreigners to find a job in China, you need at least a basic knowledge of the language of this country. It is easy to get a job with engineers, architects, IT specialists. With excellent knowledge of Chinese, you can work in the office as a consultant, as an interpreter, and present and advertise a particular firm. Foreigners who speak English can even teach this language to 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 a passing in school. But you can find very beneficial offers when the teacher's work is paid more expensively. Proverb: "Who wants a job, he will find it" - and operates in China.

The most profitable professions for foreigners in China: the top 5

• Teacher of English (but only with European facial 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. Salary from 500 to 5000 CNY per day (beginners receive up to 1000). The requirements for the models are identical to those in the west. In general, tall, slender blondes with European appearance are preferred. Or at least close to this ideal. Work models - photo sessions 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 a day. In general, men of European appearance and with a good command 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. The basic requirements are creative nature, 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.
• Specialists in quality control. The salary is from one hundred to two hundred dollars a day. Mandatory knowledge of Chinese. The specialist must check the quality of the goods at factories and enterprises in order to comply with the established standards, to participate as an intermediary in setting the price.