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Teacher Salary in China

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The China median is $47,345 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$47,345
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,953
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$47,345
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$22.76
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$47,345
Wuhan, CN$47,345
Dongguan, CN$47,345
Xi’an, CN$47,345
Nanjing, CN$47,345
Foshan, CN$47,345
Shanghai, CN$37,316
Beijing, CN$35,988
Shenzhen, CN$34,366
Guangzhou, CN$30,384
Hangzhou, CN$30,089
Chengdu, CN$25,369

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in China?
The national median teacher salary in China is about ¥321,000 per year (¥26,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥172,000 to ¥321,000.
Which China city pays teachers the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥321,000 per year.
Which China city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥172,000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in China?
Across China cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about ¥129,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥426,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is teacher in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.