CAREER GUIDE
English Teacher
CNY 25,000–30,000 / month
Tax treatment: not stated.
Advertised sample, not an industry average.
The role, at a glance
English teachers help students in Chinese schools improve their speaking, listening and exam skills. The Shenzhen high-school role used as this guide’s salary sample includes spoken English, listening and IELTS preparation.
Who this role suits
- Native English speakers with a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants with a teaching certificate and teaching experience.
- The sample requires at least three years of teaching experience.
These are the sample employer’s requirements. Confirm eligibility to work in China and any work-permit support separately.
What you’ll do
- Prepare lessons and teach classes.
- Support students with speaking, listening and exam preparation.
- Provide student guidance and take part in school extracurricular activities.
How to get started
- Prepare an English CV, degree documents and teaching qualifications.
- Record a short demonstration lesson.
- Apply to school roles that match your teaching experience.
Where to find opportunities
Look on school websites and job sites for international talent. Ask about teaching hours, required on-site hours, holidays and housing before applying.
Details to confirm
The Shenzhen high-school salary sample includes a teacher apartment. Confirm the housing arrangements with the school.
About sample salaries and work eligibility
These are advertised job samples, not industry averages or a list of current vacancies. Pay periods and any stated tax treatment are shown in each guide. Unpublished or unclear salary figures are not estimated.
USD conversions use a reference rate of USD 1 ≈ CNY 6.718 on 23 October 2026. Original CNY figures are retained when available; USD-denominated samples are shown without conversion.
Confirm job requirements, eligibility to work in China and work-permit support separately with the employer.