Labor force

Labor force


Human Resource Overview

According to Qingdao's Economic and Social Development Report 2006, over 2.4 million Qingdao residents had gainful employment in 2006, an increase of 8.4% over the previous year. Over 35 percent of city residents work in the service industries; however, the largest industry grouping remains manufacturing, with 1.26 million workers and accounting for 52.5% of the city's workforce. There are over 635,000 people employed by foreign-funded and joint venture enterprises in Qingdao.

Qingdao recently opened a human resources office in Beijing in a bid to attract more professionals. The Qingdao government recently implemented five programs to attract professionals from other jurisdictions. As part of these programs the city will spend 10 million RMB (US$1.2 million) per year to build housing suitable for professionals.

Human Resource Costs(2006)

Average Salary for Management Personnel

Position

Salary(RMB/year)

General Manager

47,760

Branch Manager

35,156

Restaurant Manager

31,569

Department Store Manager

29,120


Average Salary for Technologists

Position

Salary(RMB/year)

Computer Technologist

26,089

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

31,777

Electronic Engineering Technologist

25,810

Architecture Technologist

28,750


Average Salary for Business Service Personnel

Position

Salary (RMB/year)

Secretary

24,898

Salesperson

20,603

Cashier

12,400

Buyer

22,032

Waiter/Waitress

15,151

Security Guard

13,560

Tour Guide

15,226

Cleaner

12560

Accountant

20,820

English Translator

28,716


2006 Average Salary by Educational Background

Educational Background

Salary (RMB/year)

Doctorate

98,600

Masters

39,000

Bachelors

18,956

College

13,500

high school or technical school

10,740


2005 Average Wages by Industry (RMB per year)

Sector

Average Wage

Farming Forestry, Animal Husbandry and the Fisheries

15,642

Mining

9,016

Manufacturing

14,555

Construction

17,121

Information Technology, Computer and Soft Ware Services

49,195

Wholesale and Retail

18,107

Hotels & Restaurants

15,391

Finance

43,107

Real Estate

23,686

Lease and Business Service

22,503

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