i am applying for a entry level position in a china based company, how much expected salary should i try to get?

should i asked for a higher than normal salary cause i will be based overseas, or should i just go with the usual numbers for this position?

anyone with this type experience care to share their opinions?

This post has been edited by Neslo[#^PenG^#]: Oct 10 2006, 11:30 PM

My friends with at least 5 years experience were paid 15k per month.

depends also on wat position is that?? with or without experience... usually much more than wat u get paid locally... can also negotiate with them... gud luck dude...

Where will you be based? This will be important in determining your salary, just comparing positions alone is not enuff. The cost of living in the place you will be based is important. Someone mentioned 15k, but if you will be in shanghai where the food and board will be very expensive, then RM15k is just so so only as by the time you pay all your bills you might end up with the same amount if you work in Malaysia and is getting paid RM2.5k a month.

So if possible, do some research on living costs in some of the cities in China, also get the location from the Company during the offer stage and ask for some time to consider the package and then do your research.

no. huge difference there. it's 30000yuan in Shanghai.

you are getting more than enough. definitely better than earning RM2500 locally.

You're looking at net sum. Please do consider the taxes (for 30k yuan it is at least 25% income tax, most likely more if you're not a citizen) and cost of living, its very expensive in Shanghai. Unless you want to change your lifestyle and start eating the ghetto food which is dirt cheap and as hygienic as dirt. Dont forget you need to spend some amount for your initial relocation as well.

I think if you have experience then negotiating is fine but without any relevant experience, they might not take it favourably.

i only applying for entry level position like IT support,

is it really reasonable to put RM15k on the expected salary column,


mavik, then u would recommend how much for the expected salary column?

This post has been edited by Neslo[#^PenG^#]: Oct 11 2006, 07:10 PM

u shud do some online research on the particular country and city u're gonna work n live in. so u can gauge how much you would need to spend on rent, and other expenses.

i'm not sure about other companies....i am paid additional country factor per day on top of my basic salary and bonus....it varies on different countries. u could ask about compensation bonus?

This post has been edited by WildChai: Oct 11 2006, 07:51 PM

do you have experience and is your job under a contract?