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The minimum wage in Hong Kong is $40 HKD per hour, and applies to all workers based in Hong Kong, excluding domestic helpers.
There are no regional variations for the Hong Kong minimum wage.
There are only limited exceptions. For example, school or university students taking part in work experience, live-in domestic worker receiving free housing, or family members living and working with their employer.
The minimum wage is determined at an hourly rate and applies to all types of employment contracts, including part and full-time, day rates, piece rated, casual, and contracted staff.
The minimum wage in Hong Kong was last increased in 2023 from $37.50 to $40.
| Date | Min. wage, hourly rate (HKD) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2019 | 37.50 |
| 2017 | 34.50 |
| 2015 | 32.50 |
| 2013 | 30 |
In 2021 it was announced that the statutory minimum wage will be frozen at HKD 37.50 per hour until 2023.
The minimum wage in Hong Kong is significantly higher than in many surrounding countries. For example, the minimum wage in Beijing is just $3.53 USD per hour (minimum wage is set regionally in China), and in Jakarta, Indonesia, it is just over $1 USD per hour. This makes Hong Kong with a minimum wage of $4.78 USD an attractive destination for foreign workers looking for better pay and working conditions. However, it is important to note that the cost of living is extremely high in Hong Kong.
No, all workers in Hong Kong (aside from domestic workers) must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage.
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The median full-time annual salary in Hong Kong is approximately $439,000 HKD per year. The annual minimum wage is approximately $97,695 (based on the average Hong Kong work week of 50.1 hours)
Minimum wage in Hong Kong tends to apply to low skilled jobs. Skilled employees command much higher rates, with the exact amount dependent on the industry and skill required.
Almost all workers in Hong Kong are entitled to the minimum wage, except for live-in domestic workers, student interns or work-experience students.
Hong Kong – Minimum Wage Over the Years
