Improved pay for electronic engineers

The incomes of electronic engineers in the Chinese mainland soared 16 per cent in 2001, while those in Taiwan actually fell by 18 per cent, according to a survey conducted by EE Times Asia. The survey revealed that the average Taiwanese engineer worked 52 hours a week for an annual salary of US$18,540, while his mainland counterpart earned US$8,136 for a 49-hour week. The survey's typical respondent was aged 32, with around seven years of experience. More than half had at least a bachelor's degree in electronic or electrical engineering.