International school teacher salary in China
Anonymous, self-reported monthly pay (after tax, RMB).
¥28,000 / month median
3 report(s) · national median ¥22,000 across 19 reports
Observed range in this group: ¥22,000 – ¥37,000
How it compares
| School type | Median (¥/mo) | Reports |
|---|
| International school | ¥28,000 | 3 |
| Public school | ¥34,000 | 3 |
| Other | ¥20,750 | 6 |
| Private language school / training center | ¥18,000 | 5 |
What this means
International schools typically pay the most, but usually require a teaching licence or a degree in education, and often hire through formal recruitment channels.
Sample sizes are small while the board is new — treat these as directional, and add your own number to sharpen them.
Whatever the school type, check the same five things
- Salary split — an ¥18,000 package that is ¥8,000 base + ¥10,000 "allowance" affects severance, overtime and insurance. Details →
- Social insurance really enrolled — promised in writing is not the same as paid. How to verify →
- Probation length — capped by law at 2 months for a 1–3 year contract. Rules →
- Resignation penalty — blanket "pay us if you quit" clauses are usually unenforceable. What the law says →
- Visa responsibility — the employer should sponsor and fund your Z visa and work permit. Risks →