Highest Paying Jobs in China

To excel in the professional world one needs to match his/her skill set as per the market demand. China is an upper-middle-income country. Because of ups and down due to the long phase of the covid pandemic, prevalent technological advancement, and changes in the professional working styles of the organisation China’s GDP growth is expected to slow sharply to 2.8 per cent in 2022, from 8.1 per cent in 2021. Still, there are some high-paying jobs which are going to remain like a  hot cake in 2023 in China.

All these below-mentioned job profiles are high in demand and will even be in the top 10 in the coming years. These belong to diverse fields like Science & Technology, Software engineering, Business management,  Aviation, Legal, etc.

Top Highest-Paying Jobs in China

Following is a list of the top highest-paying jobs in china:

Surgeons

Surgeons are a highly respectable and lucrative job profile in China. During the pandemic and even after it will be in high demand. Chinese universities offer UG, PG and PhD programs in MBBS for both domestic and international students.

Job Role	Surgeons
Courses Available	UG, PG, PhD
Top Institutions	Shihezi University, Xingjiang Shanghai University of TCM, Qingdao University
Skill Required	Medical Science Expert, Critical Thinking, Deep Analysis, Responsiveness, Interpersonal Behaviour, Communication
Average Salary	CNY 85K (INR 9.63 Lakhs) per month

Lawyers

Lawyers or Legal Consultants are known as an evergreen profession. There is always a need for lawyers in the professional and social spheres to mitigate and resolve conflicts. Here are some basic details related to legal consultancy as a career choice in China.

Job Role	Legal Consultant
Courses Available	Diploma UG, PG, PhD
Top Institutions	Tsinghua University, Peking University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skill Required	Legal Aptitude, Deep Analysis, Critical thinking, Written and Verbal Communication
Average Salary	CNY 58K per month (INR 6.60 Lakhs)

CEO

China is known as the manufacturing capital of the world. It is home to the world’s best companies related to the diverse domain. CEO or Chef Executive Officer is among the highest paying job in China. There are multiple universities in China which offer excellent MBA programs that paved the way for potential aspiring CEO of the future.

Job Roles	Chief Executive Officer
Courses Available	MBA
Top Institutions	Peking University- Guanghua School of Management, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skill Required	Business Skills, Excellent Written and Verbal Communication, Risk Taking, Problem Solving, Critical Analysis
Average Salary	CNY 75K per month (INR 8.54 Lakhs)

College Professors

College or University professor job profile is considered the highest-paying job in China. The best part is it won’t get affected easily by the external economic environment. The job of a college professor in China is reputed as well fair and rewarding.

Job Role	Professor
Courses Available	UG, PG, PhD
Top Institutions	Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University
Skill Required	Subject Expertise, Written and Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Discipline
Average Salary	CNY 35K per month (INR 3.98 Lakhs)

Pilots

China is the primary target of aviation industry professionals from Asia. Annual thousand of students gets enrolled on civil aviation institutes in China. It is considered the highest-paying job in China.

Job Role	Flying Officer
Courses Available	Diploma, UG
Top Institutions	Civil Aviation University in China, Beihang University, Nanjing University
Skill Required	Excellent Verbal and Written Communication, Team Working, Critical Analysis, Problem Solving, Calculations and Data
Average Salary	CNY 50K per month (INR 5.69 Lakhs)

Artificial Intelligence Professionals

Artificial Intelligence is the future. According to the McKinsey Global Institute report, AI-led automation technology can give provide a dose of revival to the Chinese economy. AI-related job is strongly considered the highest-paying job in China.

Job Role	AI Engineer
Courses Available	UG, PG
Top Institutions	Peking University, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skill Required	Domain Knowledge, Mathematical Knowledge, Programming Language, Critical Thinking, Deep Analysis
Average Salary	CNY 35K per month (INR 3.98 Lakhs)

Software Developers

China’s IT market is the fourth largest market in the world after the USA, Japan and Germany. The software industry in China has experienced an annual growth from 2.5 trillion yuan to 9.5 trillion yuan. Based on the estimation and future prediction Software development is among the top highest-paying jobs in China.

Job Role	Mobile Application and Software Development
Courses Available	UG, PG
Top Institutions	Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, Harbin Institute of Technology
Skill Required	Coding, Testing and Maintenance, Technical Analysis, Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Average Salary	CNY 25K per month (INR 2.84 Lakhs)

Investment Professionals

Like worldwide Investment Banking is known as a high-growth profession in China. It is driven by the sophisticated and mammoth financial system in China. The country has developed a thriving investment banking industry in the decadence of efforts. Investment banking because of the deal flow, compensation and reputation are considered among the highest-paying jobs in China.

Job Role	Investment Bankers
Courses Available	MBA, PhD
Top Institutions	Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University
Skill Required	Excellent Communication Skills, Strong Networking Skills, Critical Analysis and Detail Calculation, Problem Solving
Average Salary	CNY 25k per month (INR 2.84 Lakhs)

Data Scientist

As we all know data is the new gold. Countries, Organizations are busy in data mining to hit the bull eye and get the best ROI. Chinese firms are also taking Data Science as the top priority. Data Scientists are considered the highest-paying jobs in China.

Job Role	Data Scientist
Courses Available	UG, PG and PhD in Data Science
Top Institutions	Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Zhejiang University, Peking University
Skill Required	Data Analysis, Coding, Presentation
Average Salary	CNY 48K per month (INR 5.46 Lakhs)

Automobile Experts

The automobile industry in China is playing an important role in the global automotive market. It is one of the top pillars of the Chinese national economy and a major contributor to the employment of domestic as well as foreign professionals. For the past decade, China remains the world’s largest automotive manufacturer. The automotive industry is counted as the highest-paying job in China.

Job Role	Automobile Engineer
Courses Available	UG, PG
Top Institutions	Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Beijing University
Skill Required	Domain expertise, Mathematical Analysis and Calculations, Machine Designing
Average Salary	CNY 35K (INR 3.98 Lakhs)

Top Universities for Higher Education in China

Here is the list of the top 10 universities to pursue higher education in China as per the recently published QS World University Ranking 2023 report.

S.No	Name of the University	Location	QS WUR 2023
1	Peking University	Beijing, China	12
2	Tsinghua University	Beijing, China	14
3	Fudan University	Shanghai, China	34
4	Zhejiang University	Hangzhou, China	42
5	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	Shanghai, China	46
6	University of Science & Technology of China	Hefei, China	94
7	Nanjing University	Nanjing, China	133
8	Wuhan University	Wuhan, China	194
9	Tongji University	Shanghai, China	212
10	Harbin Institute of Technology	Harbin, China	217

Must Read: Scholarships in China

Top Scholarships in China

There are multiple scholarships available for international students who want to pursue higher education in China. Some of the top scholarships are mentioned below:

Jiangsu Jasmine Scholarship

Offered By	Jiangsu Provincial Government
Eligibility	Age limit for UG courses is 30 years. Age limit for PG courses 35 years. Age limit for PhD courses is 40 years. International students are eligible to apply.
Award	Full tuition fee waiver, books & accommodation support

The Hangzhou Government Scholarship

Offered By	Hangzhou Government Scholarship
Eligibility	Impressive academic profiles with decent GPAs gets preference. UG, PG and PhD students are eligible to apply and avail.
Award	Full tuition fee waiver, health insurance, living expenses support, and a minimum personal stipend.

Beijing Government Scholarship

Offered By	Beijing Government
Eligibility	Applicant must enrol in UG, PG or PhD programs in a Chinese university. International students are eligible to apply and avail.
Award	Full tuition fee covered for a maximum duration of 4 years.

CSC Scholarships

Offered By	Chinese Ministry of Education
Eligibility	Age limit for UG courses is 30 years. Age limit for PG courses 35 years. Age limit for PhD courses is 40 years. International students are eligible to apply.
Award	Tuition fee waiver, accommodation support and a personal stipend

Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University

Offered By	Tsinghua University
Eligibility	The age of applicant must fall between 18 to 29 years. The minimum score in IELTS should be 7. The minimum score in TOEFL should be 100.
Award	Tuition fee waiver, Health Insurance Books and Personal stipend

Also Read: Chinese Education System

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