Minimum wage in Hong Kong 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
HK$93,682 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Hong Kong in 2026: HK$43.10 an hour
The minimum wage in Hong Kong is HK$43.10 an hour since May 2026. For a full-time job of 44 hours a week that is about HK$8,218 gross a month. After income tax and social security about HK$7,807 a month is left (HK$93,682 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | HK$8,217.73 |
| Net a month | HK$7,806.84 |
| Net a year | HK$93,682 |
| Net per paid hour | HK$40.94 |
| Net per hour worked | HK$44.92 |
Source: Labour Department: statutory minimum wage HK$43.1 an hour from 1 May 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Hong Kong in 2026?
HK$43.10 an hour: about HK$8,218 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About HK$7,807 net a month for a single person without children (HK$93,682 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About HK$40.94 net per paid hour, and HK$44.92 for each hour actually worked.
Other questions about pay in Hong Kong: What is my hourly wage? · What do I take home part-time? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?
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