How to Get a Raise as an English Teacher in China

Getting a raise as an English teacher in China is not always as simple as “work harder and hope someone notices.” In this video, I talk about how expat teachers can increase their salary, negotiate bonuses, understand KPI-based contracts, ask for overtime pay, and even improve their work-life balance without always asking directly for more money. After living and working in China for around 6 years, I’ve seen many foreign teachers stay at the same company for years without receiving a raise, bonus, or better contract terms. So today, we’re talking about how to avoid becoming that horror story. In this video, I cover: How teaching contracts work in China When you can negotiate your salary Why experience matters for expat teachers How KPI bonuses usually work Whether overtime pay or monthly salary increases are better How to ask for less office hours How to earn more through training, events, admin work, or extra classes Why being valuable to the company matters more than just working hard This video is mainly for foreign teachers, ESL teachers, and expats working in China who want to better understand salary negotiation, contract renewal, bonuses, and workplace survival. If you’re planning to teach in China, already working here, or trying not to lose your hairline from workplace stress, this one is for you. Solo Quest logging out. Peace. #TeachingInChina #ESLTeacher #ExpatLife #ChinaJobs #SoloQuest