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🧮 Salary & tax calculator
An estimate of your net salary in China after tax and social insurance.
🗺️ Working by province
A general guide to how easy it is for foreigners to work and settle by province.
Guangdong
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Easy
The biggest hub for foreigners and trade — plenty of jobs, flexible procedures.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Zhejiang
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Easy
Yiwu and trade centres — ideal for sourcing and export.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,790 (¥6,000)Shanghai
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Easy
Higher pay and higher costs, very international.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥2,215 (¥6,000)Jiangsu
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Easy
Strong industry and good opportunities near Shanghai.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Fujian
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Easy
Maritime trade and ports, with Arab communities.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Beijing
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Moderate
The capital — stricter residence rules, higher competition.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥2,046 (¥6,000)Shandong
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Moderate
Industry, agriculture and ports, reasonable costs.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Sichuan
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Moderate
Low cost of living and a large domestic market.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Xinjiang
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Hard
More complex security and administrative procedures.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)Tibet
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Hard
High altitude and entry restrictions — the hardest to work in.
💰 Social insurance ≈ ¥1,800 (¥6,000)📋 Requirements to work in China
- 📄 A work permit sponsored by your employer.
- 🎓 Usually a degree + 2 years' experience for some roles.
- 🏥 An approved medical check.
- 🛂 A work (Z) visa, then a residence permit.
- 📝 A registered work contract and police registration.