Beyond the Classroom: 5 High-Paying Jobs for Expats in China
Contrary to popular belief, not all Expats in China are English teachers. In this glance beyond the blackboard, I bring you a few other Jobs for Expats in China along with some pointers on what they pay and how to find them. DISCLAIMER: Foreigners are only legally allowed to work in China for the company that sponsors their work visa. China. Confined to the bigger, more developed cities, the music scene is booming. Whether it’s playing in a band or teaching music, there are plenty of opportunities for Musicians. Salaries vary widely, but the average pay for a full-time music teacher is around 20,000 RMB per month. China is the world’s largest market for musical instruments. According to a report by the China Musical Instrument Association, the country produces over 15 million musical instruments a year, accounting for 60% of the world’s total production. Tour Guide. As an expat, you have the advantage of being able to speak both English and Mandarin, which is a huge asset for any tour company. The pay for Tour Guides varies depending on the company and the location, but on average, you can expect to earn between 10,000 and 15,000 RMB per month. China’s tourism industry is that it’s one of the fastest growing in the world. In 2018, over 60 million tourists visited China, making it the fourth most-visited country in the world. IT Professionals. Whether it’s software development, network engineering, or cybersecurity, there’s no shortage of work for those with the right skills. Salaries for IT Professionals vary widely, but on average, you can expect to earn around 30,000 RMB per month. China is home to the world’s largest internet user population. As of June 2019, there were over 854 million internet users in China, which is more than the entire population of Europe. Chefs in the world. Whether you’re working in a high-end restaurant or a small café, the experience of working in a Chinese kitchen is one that you’ll never forget. Salaries for Chefs vary widely, but on average, you can expect to earn around 15,000 RMB per month. China’s culinary scene. Journalist, you have the advantage of being able to report on China from an outsider’s perspective. Whether you’re working for a Chinese or international news outlet, there’s no shortage of stories to cover. Salaries for Journalists vary widely, but on average, you can expect to earn around 20,000 RMB per month. China is home to the world’s largest number of internet users who access news online. According to a report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, over 600 million people in China now get their news online, which is more than the entire population of the United States. China is home to the world’s largest number of internet users who shop online. According to a report by eMarketer, over 610 million people in China will buy goods and services online this year, which is more than the entire population of the United States. China’s property market is that it’s highly regulated by the government. In 2017, the Chinese government introduced a series of measures to cool the property market, including restrictions on lending and higher down payment requirements. Jobs for Expats in China beyond teaching English. Whether it’s working in the entertainment industry, tourism, IT, or any other field, there are plenty of opportunities for those who are willing to learn and work hard. If you’re interested in teaching in China, Teaching China: Teaching Jobs in China (http://teachingchina.net) is a great resource for finding Jobs and learning more about the requirements for teaching in China.
