Salaries by job in Hong Kong 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Hong Kong 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | HK$58,519 | HK$50,880 | +167% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | HK$58,519 | HK$50,880 | +167% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | HK$29,249 | HK$26,588 | +33% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | HK$21,942 | HK$20,469 | 0% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | HK$21,942 | HK$20,469 | 0% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | HK$21,218 | HK$19,839 | −3% |
| Office and administrative staff | HK$20,187 | HK$18,918 | −8% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | HK$17,554 | HK$16,567 | −20% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | HK$10,247 | HK$9,735 | −53% |
| All employees (median) | HK$21,942 | HK$20,469 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, HK$21,942 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (average monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2016). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Hong Kong?
Managers: typically HK$58,519 gross a month, HK$50,880 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Hong Kong?
Elementary jobs: typically HK$10,247 gross a month, HK$9,735 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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