Human Resource Overview
There were over 4 million people in the Beijing in 2006. Among them, 2.3 million held college degrees or above and 1.72 million held professional titles. By the end of 2006, there were 7,500 research institutes in Beijing, employing over 450,000 scientific and technical personnel. Beijing spent 37.95 billion RMB on R&D (research and development) in 2006 and the number of patent applications totaled 22,572, among which 10,100 were granted.

There are 82 universities and colleges in Beijing with enrolment of some 555,000 students. The most famous institutions include Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University and Beijing Normal University. There are also 115 sci-tech research institutions for graduate students with enrollment of 178,000. Currently Beijing's universities have research departments which include 1 National Lab, 31 Key State Labs, 41 Key Labs for the Ministry of Education, 10 Specialized National Labs, 58 Labs from other ministries, 6 National Engineering Research Centers, 8 National Engineering Technology Research Centers and 9 Engineering Research Centers for the Ministry of Education.

The Capital's vocational and adult education providers have pinpointed science as their main focal point. Among them, 10 schools are highly developed including the vocational school of the Beijing Economic and Technological Development District and the Beijing Jiaotong School. During the Tenth Five Year Planning period, 350,000 people completed courses at vocational schools with over 97% of graduates finding employment.

Already 30 countries including the USA, Canada, England, Germany and Australia have established educational cooperation programs with Beijing schools. Forms of cooperation include adoption and adaptation of foreign course curriculums, establishing joint training programs, training teachers and co-establishing centers for vocational training. This has broadened perspectives of local teachers, exposing them to modern educational philosophies and teaching techniques, while contributing to overall reform of the education sector in Beijing.

Human Resource Costs (2007)

Average Monthly Wage by Industry (RMB per year)

Sector	Wage
Farming Forestry, Animal Husbandry the Fisheries	16,125
Mining	23,774
Manufacturing	24,958
Construction	23,300
Information Technology, Computer and Soft Ware Services	71,544
Wholesale and Retail	32,109
Hotels & Restaurants	19,926
Finance	92,764
Real Estate	29,811
Leasing and Business Services	31,699

Average Salary for Management Personnel

Position	Salary (RMB/year)
Financial Controller	105,184
Marketing Director	120,861
HR Manager	95,730
Sales Director	125,648
Chief Engineer	99,012
Customer Service Manager	71,363
Project Manager	59,798
Financial Manager	75,033
Administrative Manager	78,754
Sales Manager	76,936
Merchandising Manager	83,049
R&D Manager	98,543

Average Salary for Technologists

Position	Salary (RMB/year)
Computer Technologist	69,604
Mechanical Engineering Technologist	39,703
Electronic Engineering Technologist	65,438
Architectural Technologist	41,780
Petroleum Engineering Technologist	30,065
Metallurgy Engineering Technologist	51,746
Chemical Engineering Technologist	45,418
Foodstuffs Engineering Technologist	28,197
Pharmaceutical Engineering Technologist	41,622
Web Design Technologist	36,617

Average Salary for Service Personnel

Position	Salary (RMB/year)
Secretary	25,493
Salesperson	20,059
Cashier	18,293
Buyer	24,235
Waiter/Waitress	17,741
Security Guard	13,550
Cleaner	12,560
Accountant	30,310

Skilled Trades Salary Index

Position	Salary (RMB/month)
Lathe Turner	20,352
Grinder	19,968
Foundry-man	20,447
Welder	23,300
Mechanic	27,322
Electrician	20,400

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