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Cooling

China - Shanghai Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

China - Shanghai job market overview (May 2026)

The China - Shanghai job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 69 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and account executive, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and account executive.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

China - Shanghai job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in China - Shanghai.

Top categories

  • Director22
  • Account Executive3
  • Business Operations2
  • Engineering1
  • Product Manager1
  • Maintenance Technician1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other39
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products5
  • Sales Managers2
  • Production1
  • Marketing Managers1
  • Project Management Specialists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods36
  • Healthcare33
  • Manufacturing18
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified67 · 97%
  • Contract2 · 3%

Top hiring companies

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