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Hong Kong Salary Reveal: Does Finance and Insurance Earn the Most?

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Updated on 2026-3-31

Author: AIA Content Editorial Team

The Census and Statistics Department has released the latest monthly employment income data. The figures show that the latest median monthly employment income for Hong Kong residents (from November 2024 to January 2025) is HK$22,000, an increase of HK$1,000 year-on-year. Is your salary in line with the market? Which industry has the highest median income? Check out the data below!

Hong Kong Salary Reveal: Does Finance and Insurance Earn the Most?

The median monthly employment income for Hong Kong residents (excluding foreign domestic helpers) is HK$22,000. If your monthly salary is above this level, you are earning more than half of the employees in the city.

Breaking this down by gender, the median monthly income for men is HK$25,000, while for women, it is HK$20,000—a difference of HK$5,000.

The top three industry categories with the highest median monthly income are "Finance and insurance" ($38,500), "Public administration, social and personal services" ($26,600), and "Import/Export Trade and Wholesale " ($25,000).

Comparing different age groups, employees aged 35 to 44 have the highest median monthly income at HK$28,000. This represents a year-on-year increase of HK$2,000, or a 7.7% rise, which is higher than other age brackets.

Looking at the data above, is your monthly income consistent with market levels? Of course, when seeking employment, industry prospects and personal interests are just as important as salary. We hope everyone finds their ideal career and achieves great success in Hong Kong!

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