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Minimum wage in Hong Kong

A statutory national minimum wage

Hong Kong has a statutory minimum wage per hour, reviewed regularly by the Government. It does not cover live-in domestic workers.

Headline figure (from 1 May 2026)

43.10 HKD per hour

Roughly US$952 a month for a full-time worker, at exchange rates of 2026-10-09. This is a rough comparison only and does not show buying power.

Checked October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Check the date. Minimum wages change, in many countries every year. The figure above is the one in force at the date shown. Confirm the current amount with the official source below before you rely on it. This is general information, not legal or employment advice.

Who sets it

The Minimum Wage Ordinance sets the system. The Chief Executive in Council decides the rate after a review by the Minimum Wage Commission.

How it changes

The rate is reviewed regularly and is announced in advance of the date it takes effect, which has been 1 May in recent years.

Who is covered, and who is treated differently

  • Live-in domestic workers are outside the Ordinance, and so are student interns and work-experience students.
  • Employers must keep records of hours for lower-paid employees.

What to watch for

  • The rate is per hour. Check the Labour Department's current notice.

Understand the legal system first

Hong Kong belongs to the Common law family. How pay is regulated depends on how the legal system makes and applies labour law.

Read the Hong Kong legal-system profile in the Legal Families Atlas →
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