Find out what Hong Kong SAR’s top talent is earning right now.
Use our salary calculator to see the latest benchmarks for these high-demand roles. Whether you are a professional or an employer, use the salary checker to stay aligned with current market expectations.
Use our salary checker to see how your sector performs.
Compensation trends in 2026 vary significantly across different fields. Select your industry to explore a deeper breakdown of salaries and find out where the strongest growth is happening.
How to navigate the Hong Kong SAR talent market in 2026?
Our Hong Kong SAR salary calculator reflects a market that is becoming more strategic and value-focused. Three important trends to keep in mind:
Salary increases have moved to a steady 3–5%, making specialised skill sets the primary way to get higher pay.
Professionals skilled in AI and digital transformation command significant salaries well above the market average.
Candidates are now prioritising hybrid work, health benefits, and job stability alongside their base salary.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Using our Hong Kong SAR salary calculator is pretty straightforward. Click the option ‘How much I can earn’. Next, enter the job title and select the appropriate role from the drop-down list. Once it's done, click on the ‘Calculate Salary’ button.
The data in the Hong Kong SAR salary calculator is compiled from:
- Analysing thousands of actual job offers and placements managed by Morgan McKinley Hong Kong SAR.
- On-the-ground insights from our recruitment consultants who work closely with sector-specific demand.
- Data from our annual surveys of thousands of employers and professionals across the country.
To find your hourly rate using the salary checker, simply divide your total annual salary by the number of hours you work over the full year.
Based on a 52-week year, the calculation looks like this:
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary/{(Hours Worked Per Week) X 52}
Use our salary calculator to get an estimate of your annual salary.
In 2026, many Hong Kong SAR companies are hiring contractors instead of permanent staff to save on costs while still getting experts for important projects.
Because these roles are so important, the hiring process is now just as tough as it is for permanent jobs, but it offers specialists a way to earn higher pay. Specialist contractors command significant premiums of 10–20%, while broad-based salary growth for permanent generalist roles remains at 3–5%.