As China sees boom in humanoid robotics, firms pay 3 times national average


Beijing's push to dominate cutting-edge sector fuels hiring boom – but skilled engineers are in short supply. — SCMP

As China witnesses a boom in humanoid robotics, companies in the sector are offering salaries more than three times the urban average to lure top engineers and AI talent – underscoring a deepening talent crunch that even industry leaders acknowledge.

The average monthly pay for humanoid robot algorithm engineers now stands at 31,512 yuan (RM18,670 or US$4386), rising up to 38,489 yuan (RM22,804) for roles requiring more than five years of experience, according to a new report released this week by online recruitment platform Zhaopin.

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