How much is considered a great salary at Clifford School in Guangzhou, China?

Question

I have just received a contract from Clifford School in Guangzhou, China. My wife, baby and I are considering moving there. However, they are not showing us the pay schedule for the school. I know that many schools try to hide their salaries and add clauses that prevent their employees from talking about their salaries. This way they can offer as much or as little as they like . . . and it is usually as little. At any rate, assuming that they will pay for half of my health insurance, flight for my daughter and me--but not my wife, offer a free furnished apartment, a relocation allowance, a small bonus, paid vacations, utilities allowance, and a tax-free salary . . . what is considered great? I have mostly described the benefits, but I hear the salaries--the actual salaries--are very low compared to the tuition fees they charge the students. I don't want to go there and get cheated. I have a master's degree and about 7 years' teaching experience. Does anyone know? Thanks! :-)

Answer 1

It really sounds like a great deal, however I have been to Guangzhou four times.  The exchange rate is one US dollar is equal to about 7.50 RMB.  As an example if you were paid 5000 RMB that would be about 666.00 US dollars.  And that is it for the month.  The food is very cheap there.  There are many great deals on dishware, glasses, utensils, pots and pans.  My wife was born and raised in Hong Kong and I was going to teach in Guangzhou.  Many thoughts went into this idea and we decided that there was not enough money to pay our bills.  We would stay in Hong Kong as we have many family members there.  So our home is rent free.  Our insurance is 100% paid as my wife is a Chinese citizen.  We also own a home in Wisconsin....  Good luck on your decision and if you want more information you can e-mail me.  By the way if you do not have any bills in the USA this would be a great experience and a great time in China.  I have enjoyed all my time in China.

Answer 2

I've heard that you can expect 5,000 RMB or very likely higher for a Masters, and they do pay more for someone of European, or American origin...and it depends on the province

When you convert that to say USD it may seem like very little but the cost of living is so much lower

Answer 3

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