Average Assembly Foreman Salary in Hong Kong for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Assembly Foreman salary for 2024 in Hong Kong and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Hong Kong dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the HKD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does an Assembly Foreman Make in Hong Kong?

An Assembly Foreman working in Hong Kong will typically earn around 115,600 HKD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 58,240 HKD to the highest average salary of 181,600 HKD.

Average Annual Salary
115,600 HKD
Average Monthly Salary
9,633 HKD

Lowest Annual Salary
58,240 HKD
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,853 HKD

Highest Annual Salary
181,600 HKD
Highest Monthly Salary
15,133 HKD

These are average salaries for an Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Assembly Foreman to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Assembly Foreman salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Assembly Foreman Salaries in Hong Kong

So we've looked at the average salaries an Assembly Foreman will earn in Hong Kong. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Assembly Foreman can earn between 58,240 HKD and 181,600 HKD on average in Hong Kong. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong is 115,600 HKD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 115,600 HKD, and 50% of the population earn more than 115,600 HKD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Assembly Foreman salary in Hong Kong, 25% of the population are earning less than 79,260 HKD while 75% of the population earn more than 79,260 HKD.

75% of the population earn less than 150,000 HKD, and 25% of the population earn more than 150,000 HKD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Assembly Foreman Salary by Experience Level in Hong Kong

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average assembly foreman salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 71,700 HKD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Assembly Foreman salary would increase to 93,280 HKD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Assembly Foreman, the average salary would be 125,100 HKD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 148,300 HKD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Assembly Foreman with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 159,400 HKD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Assembly Foreman with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 172,200 HKD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
71,700 HKD
2-5 Years +32%
93,280 HKD
5-10 Years +34%
125,100 HKD
10-15 Years +19%
148,300 HKD
15-20 Years +8%
159,400 HKD
20+ Years +7%
172,200 HKD

Assembly Foreman Salary by Education Level in Hong Kong

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong with a high school education can earn an average salary of 102,620 HKD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 164,200 HKD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
102,620 HKD
Certificate or Diploma +59%
164,200 HKD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Hong Kong is around 183,000 to 549,000 HKD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Assembly Foreman Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Hong Kong, a male assembly foreman will earn an average of 119,860 HKD, while a female assembly foreman will earn around 112,440 HKD.

This means that a male assembly foreman earns approximately 7% more than a female assembly foreman for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Hong Kong

Male
119,860 HKD
Female -7%
112,440 HKD

Assembly Foreman Average Pay Raise in Hong Kong

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong is around 4% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Hong Kong is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that an Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Hong Kong for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Hong Kong.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Assembly Foreman Bonus and Incentive Rates in Hong Kong

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Assembly Foreman is a low bonus based job, with 11% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

89% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 3%.

Received Bonus
11%
No Bonus
89%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Hong Kong earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
471,700 HKD
Private Sector -11%
425,100 HKD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Assembly Foreman

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Assembly Foreman in Hong Kong.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 109,000 HKD
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 176,800 HKD
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 412,000 HKD
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 386,400 HKD
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 279,400 HKD
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 233,600 HKD
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 254,700 HKD
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 240,500 HKD
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 282,300 HKD
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 142,300 HKD
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 504,400 HKD
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 189,300 HKD
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 HKD
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 119,700 HKD
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 704,300 HKD
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 106,760 HKD
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 113,740 HKD
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 103,900 HKD
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 335,800 HKD
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 HKD
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 129,000 HKD
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 185,100 HKD
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 HKD
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 218,900 HKD
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 119,560 HKD
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 HKD
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 120,880 HKD
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 117,440 HKD
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 119,900 HKD
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 200,000 HKD
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 152,300 HKD
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 510,000 HKD
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 384,200 HKD
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 246,500 HKD
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 701,400 HKD
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 383,300 HKD
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 HKD
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 553,800 HKD
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 HKD
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 204,700 HKD
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 305,600 HKD
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 HKD
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 119,080 HKD
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 118,060 HKD
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 453,200 HKD
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 HKD
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 369,900 HKD
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 538,600 HKD
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 433,400 HKD
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 642,800 HKD
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 205,700 HKD
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 152,300 HKD
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 311,700 HKD
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 130,400 HKD
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 487,600 HKD
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 330,700 HKD
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 369,300 HKD
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 113,780 HKD
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 207,700 HKD
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 367,900 HKD
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 339,100 HKD
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 605,700 HKD
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 296,000 HKD
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 518,300 HKD
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 HKD
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 111,700 HKD
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 376,800 HKD
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 117,660 HKD
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 299,500 HKD
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 518,300 HKD
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 596,800 HKD
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 187,500 HKD
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 142,300 HKD
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 618,800 HKD
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 539,800 HKD
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 737,000 HKD
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 383,300 HKD
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 556,000 HKD
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 409,000 HKD
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 106,760 HKD
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 680,100 HKD
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 161,600 HKD
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 288,100 HKD
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 375,200 HKD
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 161,300 HKD
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 152,300 HKD
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 480,600 HKD
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 384,500 HKD
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 533,000 HKD
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 146,200 HKD
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 172,400 HKD
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 553,800 HKD
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 209,700 HKD
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 112,180 HKD
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 138,800 HKD
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 107,320 HKD
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 335,100 HKD
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 157,600 HKD
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 633,100 HKD
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 263,200 HKD
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 190,500 HKD
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 HKD
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 HKD
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 HKD
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 209,500 HKD
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 112,420 HKD
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 444,300 HKD

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