Private language school / training center teacher salary in China
Anonymous, self-reported monthly pay (after tax, RMB).
¥18,000 / month median
5 report(s) · national median ¥22,000 across 19 reports
Observed range in this group: ¥14,500 – ¥25,000
How it compares
| School type | Median (¥/mo) | Reports |
|---|
| Private language school / training center | ¥18,000 | 5 |
| Public school | ¥34,000 | 3 |
| International school | ¥28,000 | 3 |
| Other | ¥20,750 | 6 |
What this means
Training centres are the most common employer for foreign teachers in China — and also the widest range. Some are excellent, some churn staff aggressively. The salary split (base vs allowance) is most common here.
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 →