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Shanghai, Shanghai, China Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+156 this week — 189 added vs 33 removed)

Shanghai, Shanghai, China job market overview (May 2026)

The Shanghai, Shanghai, China job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,215 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and director, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Shanghai, Shanghai, China job market

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

Top categories

  • Engineering111
  • Director37
  • Account Executive34
  • Accounting15
  • VP15
  • Product Manager12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers309
  • Managers, All Other168
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products23
  • Management Analysts21
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers21
  • Project Management Specialists19

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing607
  • Technology526
  • Consumer Goods229
  • Healthcare168
  • Retail155
  • Financial Services81

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,011 · 83%
  • Intern146 · 12%
  • Contract48 · 4%
  • Full-time5 · 0%
  • Temporary5 · 0%

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