Average Clerk Salary in Hong Kong for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Clerk 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 a Clerk Make in Hong Kong?

A Clerk working in Hong Kong will typically earn around 142,300 HKD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 72,180 HKD to the highest average salary of 225,300 HKD.

Average Annual Salary
142,300 HKD
Average Monthly Salary
11,858 HKD

Lowest Annual Salary
72,180 HKD
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,015 HKD

Highest Annual Salary
225,300 HKD
Highest Monthly Salary
18,775 HKD

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

Clerk 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 Clerk Salaries in Hong Kong

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Clerk can earn between 72,180 HKD and 225,300 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 a Clerk in Hong Kong is 148,300 HKD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 148,300 HKD, and 50% of the population earn more than 148,300 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 Clerk salary in Hong Kong, 25% of the population are earning less than 97,840 HKD while 75% of the population earn more than 97,840 HKD.

75% of the population earn less than 190,500 HKD, and 25% of the population earn more than 190,500 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.

Clerk 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 clerk 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. A Clerk in Hong Kong that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 85,460 HKD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Clerk salary would increase to 106,960 HKD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Clerk, the average salary would be 150,000 HKD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 183,700 HKD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Clerk with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 195,200 HKD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Clerk with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 209,700 HKD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
85,460 HKD
2-5 Years +29%
106,960 HKD
5-10 Years +38%
150,000 HKD
10-15 Years +24%
183,700 HKD
15-20 Years +7%
195,200 HKD
20+ Years +7%
209,700 HKD

Clerk 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 a Clerk 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. A Clerk in Hong Kong with a high school education can earn an average salary of 106,960 HKD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Clerk in Hong Kong with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 152,300 HKD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Clerk in Hong Kong with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 210,500 HKD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
106,960 HKD
Certificate or Diploma +43%
152,300 HKD
Bachelor's Degree +38%
210,500 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.

Clerk 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 clerk will earn an average of 150,000 HKD, while a female clerk will earn around 139,100 HKD.

This means that a male clerk earns approximately 8% more than a female clerk for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Hong Kong

Male
150,000 HKD
Female -8%
139,100 HKD

Clerk 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 a Clerk 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 a Clerk 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%

Clerk 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.

A Clerk is a low bonus based job, with 12% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

88% 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 4%.

Received Bonus
12%
No Bonus
88%

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 a Clerk

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Clerk in Hong Kong.

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 464,400 HKD
Admin Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 151,800 HKD
Admin Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 243,000 HKD
Administrative Aide Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,200 HKD
Administrative Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 325,900 HKD
Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 218,900 HKD
Administrative Associate Administration / Reception / Secretarial 222,300 HKD
Administrative Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 204,700 HKD
Administrative Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 332,100 HKD
Administrative Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 221,500 HKD
Administrative Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 194,600 HKD
Administrative Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 181,600 HKD
Administrative Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 209,700 HKD
Administrative Support Administration / Reception / Secretarial 191,600 HKD
Administrative Technician Administration / Reception / Secretarial 175,900 HKD
Board Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 204,000 HKD
Branch Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 345,700 HKD
Business Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 340,400 HKD
Business Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 556,000 HKD
Central Office Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 217,900 HKD
Clerical Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 129,000 HKD
Commercial Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 290,800 HKD
Commissions Processor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 275,500 HKD
Conveyancing Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 192,000 HKD
Corporate Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 218,900 HKD
Creditors Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 191,600 HKD
Data Entry Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 139,100 HKD
Data Entry Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 209,700 HKD
Document Controller Administration / Reception / Secretarial 189,300 HKD
Document Management Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 254,700 HKD
Executive Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 232,400 HKD
Executive Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 233,900 HKD
Executive Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 279,400 HKD
Executive Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 257,700 HKD
Executive Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 212,500 HKD
File Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 142,300 HKD
Front Desk Attendant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 212,500 HKD
Front Desk Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 261,300 HKD
Front Desk Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 322,600 HKD
Front Desk Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 207,700 HKD
Front Desk Shift Leader Administration / Reception / Secretarial 245,300 HKD
Front Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 191,600 HKD
Front Office Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 247,800 HKD
Group Services Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 582,700 HKD
Head Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 233,900 HKD
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 138,800 HKD
Key Account Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 233,900 HKD
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 136,200 HKD
Leasing Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 263,100 HKD
Legal Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 228,000 HKD
Librarian Administration / Reception / Secretarial 258,400 HKD
Mail Processing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,900 HKD
Mail Sorting Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 124,400 HKD
Mailroom Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,900 HKD
Mailroom Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 231,000 HKD
Management Support Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 222,300 HKD
Master Programme Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 404,600 HKD
Medical Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 228,000 HKD
Meeting and Event Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 232,400 HKD
Meeting and Event Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 504,500 HKD
Night Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 322,600 HKD
Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 332,500 HKD
Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 146,200 HKD
Office Automation Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 243,000 HKD
Office Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 167,100 HKD
Office Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 204,700 HKD
Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 351,900 HKD
Office Services Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 283,400 HKD
Office Supervisor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 268,900 HKD
Operations Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 445,100 HKD
Operations Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 225,700 HKD
Operations Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 566,900 HKD
Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 204,000 HKD
Planning Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 239,300 HKD
Process Expert Administration / Reception / Secretarial 318,800 HKD
Program Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 292,000 HKD
Programme Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 252,300 HKD
Project Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 369,900 HKD
Project Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 476,600 HKD
Query Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 263,200 HKD
Reception Team Lead Administration / Reception / Secretarial 258,400 HKD
Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 192,600 HKD
Records Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 175,900 HKD
Registry Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 225,700 HKD
Registry and Filing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 143,200 HKD
Rental Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 148,300 HKD
Schedule Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 139,100 HKD
Scheduler Administration / Reception / Secretarial 151,800 HKD
School Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 192,000 HKD
Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 180,500 HKD
Service Reception Head Administration / Reception / Secretarial 239,300 HKD
Switchboard Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 183,600 HKD
Technical Program Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 483,400 HKD
Technical Project Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 498,000 HKD
Typist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,400 HKD
Unit Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 180,300 HKD
Wayleave Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 142,300 HKD

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