According to the latest data released by the Hong Kong government, the median salary for workers in Hong Kong in 2021 was HKD 20,000, an increase of 3.15% compared to the same period last year. In other words, half of the working population in Hong Kong earns more than HKD 20,000 a month! This means that if your income level in Hong Kong exceeds HKD 20,000, you have already outperformed half of the people in Hong Kong. It is worth noting that in Shenzhen, the most attractive first-tier city for fresh graduates in mainland China, the median monthly salary is only HKD 5,200.

1. Which industry is the most profitable in Hong Kong?
Traditionally, we believe that the financial industry is the most lucrative in Hong Kong, but sorry! According to statistical data, the most profitable industry in Hong Kong is public administration, social and personal services, with a median monthly salary of HKD 22,700 in the second quarter and HKD 23,000 in the third quarter, which is higher than the traditionally recognized high-paying industries of finance, insurance, and real estate for both men and women.

2. Over 100,000 people earn over HKD 100,000 a month.
We often say that Hong Kong is a high-salary city, and many people come here to work. From the data, we can see that there are actually 100,000 "working emperors" in Hong Kong with an annual salary of one million! If we consider those earning over HKD 80,000 a month, the scale of the one million annual salary club in Hong Kong may reach 150,000 people. No wonder everyone is eager to come to Hong Kong to make money; it is indeed a city full of infinite opportunities, suitable for realizing wealth dreams.
 

3. The highest median income is among people aged 35 to 44.
It shows that the median monthly employment income for those aged 15 to 24 is only
HKD 13,000, which is the lowest income among all age groups. The median income for people aged 35 to 44 is HKD 24,000, the highest among all age groups. For men aged 35 to 44, the median monthly employment income reaches HKD 25,000.
 

4. There are 200,000 families with a monthly income of HKD 4,000 or less.
In terms of household income, among all households, there are 244,000 families with a monthly income of HKD 15,000 to HKD 19,999, which is the most common income level among families in Hong Kong. At the same time, there are 195,000 families with a monthly income of HKD 100,000 or more. However, there are also 200,000 families with a monthly income of only
HKD 4,000 or less, reflecting the serious wealth disparity issue in Hong Kong. Work is a top priority in our lives and an important way to achieve financial freedom and happiness. Are you satisfied with your current income after reading this salary report of Hong Kong? Feel free to discuss in the comments below, and I hope everyone can realize their wealth dreams soon.