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Average salary
in Hong Kong.

  • Learn about the average salary in Hong Kong thanks to Horizons’ up-to-date guide.
  • Horizons is where real, local hiring expertise meets world-class customer service. Quickly and compliantly hire employees in more than 185 countries worldwide, without the need to open a local entity.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Hong Kong Dollars (HKD, $)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Chinese / English

PAYROLL TAX 5% + 1,500 HKD

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 12 hours

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Hong Kong

What is the average salary in Hong Kong?

The median full-time annual salary in Hong Kong is approximately $495,000 HKD.

Are there regional variations in the Hong Kong average wage?

No, Hong Kong does not have specific regional variances in average salary.

How does the average salary in Hong Kong compare to surrounding countries?

The average salary in Hong Kong ranks 15th in the world. It is higher than Germany, Canada, and Austria, but lower than Switzerland, Ireland, Monaco, and Norway.

Average salary in Hong Kong based on Industry

Below we consider the average salary in a range of industries in Hong Kong — figures based on data from Paylab.

What is the average salary for tech workers in Hong Kong?

The average monthly salary for tech workers varies by job role:

  • Average monthly software engineer salary in Hong Kong: $25,250 HKD.
  • Average monthly front end developer salary in Hong Kong: $22,000 HKD.
  • Average monthly technical lead salary in Hong Kong: $27,448 HKD.

What is the average salary for engineers in Hong Kong?

The average monthly salary for engineers in Hong Kong is $27,000 HKD. However, it is worth noting that the actual amount varies depending on the industry.

What is the average salary for salespeople in Hong Kong?

The average monthly salary for salespeople in Hong Kong is $16,803 HKD. However, it is worth considering that salespeople will usually expect to earn commission and bonuses on top of their salary.

What is the average salary for my industry in Hong Kong?

The average salary in Hong Kong varies depending on experience, job role and industry. Contact us for a free consultation on your hiring project.

Hiring in Hong Kong, Made Easy

Your business can easily hire employees in Hong Kong without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

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FAQs

Recruiting skilled workers at less than the average salary in Hong Kong is difficult, but not impossible. Contact us for a free consultation for your hiring project.

The average salary in Hong Kong is not subject to regional variations.

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"As a seed-stage, London-based startup, we were initially hesitant to expand internationally due to the administrative workload involved. Horizons took the headache out of the process, allowing us to hire a team of software engineers in Germany."
Gabor SzedlakCo-founder & COO at MindLabs (UK)
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"I truly appreciated the thoroughness and the professionalism of Horizons personnel while we hired internationally with them. They were knowledgable on all subject matters pertaining to international employment."
Gary PaskyVP Software Development, PICS ITech (USA)
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"On deciding to begin commercial activities in Asia Pacific, we needed a provider to handle the employment and remuneration of our workforce. With Horizons the result was fast, efficient, and fit-for-purpose. We recommend Horizons as an EOR provider.”
Chris MorrellManaging Director, Schaeffler Group (Germany)
Chris Morrell
"The collaboration with the Horizons team is excellent. Both our local employee as well as our HQ in Germany are more than pleased with the support provided and the simplicity of the service. We can highly recommend the Horizons solution to anyone."
Christoph EngelbertCo-Founder & CTO, Clevabit (Germany)
Christoph
"We needed an EOR that could provide expert support for payroll in APAC. We are pleased with Horizons’ expertise and the fact that they are flexible, responsive, and easily accessible from Belgium. They were able to provide services within the short timeline we required."
Katia FlamandHuman Resources, Devian Chemicals (Belgium)
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