English teacher salary in Xiamen
Anonymous, self-reported monthly pay (after tax, RMB). Updated as teachers add their numbers.
¥25,000 / month median
1 report in Xiamen · national median ¥22,000 across 19 reports
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Xiamen vs other cities
| City | Median (¥/mo) | Reports |
|---|
| Shanghai | ¥34,000 | 1 |
| Shenzhen | ¥28,000 | 3 |
| Xiamen ← Xiamen | ¥25,000 | 1 |
| Chongqing | ¥23,000 | 1 |
| Nanjing | ¥19,500 | 1 |
| Beijing | ¥18,000 | 1 |
| Dalian | ¥12,000 | 1 |
What to check before accepting a Xiamen offer
- Is housing covered? Beijing/Shanghai rents are the highest in China — a 2,000-6,000 RMB/month deduction for rent changes the real value of any offer.
- Is the salary split into "base + allowance"? A package of ¥20,000 with an ¥8,000 base means severance, overtime and social insurance may be calculated on the small number. Why that matters →
- Social insurance actually enrolled? Promised in the contract is not the same as paid into the system. How to verify →
- Probation length legal? A 2-year contract cannot have a 3-month probation. The rules →
- Any resignation penalty? Blanket "pay us if you quit" clauses are generally unenforceable. What the law says →
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