People have often said that teachers aren't in it for the money. If you're thinking about teaching in China, it's probably not about the money. That being said, you want to make sure you are getting market rates for your skills and experience and you really don't want to be working for free.
Salaries to teach English in China range from 4,000 – 20,000 RMB/month - some are even lower than 4,000 - some Chinese teachers are paid half that.



Contracts and Legalities
(depends on hours/housing/vacations)
“I had been teaching ESL in Europe and Asia for four years when I contacted Footprints. Before I found Footprints, I was independently searching for a position in Seoul and I was extremely hesitant to pursue any of the contracts that I was offered. The schools and other recruiting firms that I came into contact with were offering contracts with suspicious clauses and inadequate housing. I knew that Ben and Jeff ran a professional service as soon as I spoke to them on the phone. I have since completed my one year contract in Seoul and can honestly say that everything went well from beginning to end. Although Korea is not always the easiest place to live, Footprints makes the transition so much smoother. Footprints is upfront, honest and dependable. I would highly recommend their service for anyone considering teaching abroad and would not hesitate to re-sign with Footprints in the future.”





