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Average Salary in Macao 2024

How much money does a person working in Macao make?


Average Monthly Salary
7,490 MOP
( 89,800 MOP yearly)

LOW
1,890
MOP
AVERAGE
7,490
MOP
HIGH
33,300
MOP
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Macao typically earns around 7,490 MOP. Salaries range from 1,890 MOP (lowest average) to 33,300 MOP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries in Macao vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.



Pay Scale and Salaries in Macao

Median and salary distribution Macao monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
15,000 MOP or more
10% of people earn
11,800 to 15,000 MOP
20% of people earn
4,580 MOP or less
65% of people earn
4,580 to 11,800 MOP
Minimum Salary
1,890 MOP
Median
6,910 MOP
Maximum
33,300 MOP




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Macao range from 1,890 MOP (starting salary) to 33,300 MOP (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 6,910 MOP, which means that 50% of the population in Macao earns less than that while the other half earns more. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population in Macao earn less than 4,990 MOP while 75% of them earn more. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population earn less than 10,500 MOP while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights into how salaries are actually distributed in Macao. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 4,580 MOP to 11,800 MOP. Approximately 20% fall under the 4,580 MOP cap. Ten percent of wages are from 11,800 MOP to 15,000 MOP. Only 5% of people grossed 15,000 MOP or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary is primarily determined by the level of experience one possesses, with higher levels of experience resulting in higher wages.

In Macao, employees with two to five years of experience typically earn an average of 32% more than entry-level and junior workers in all industries and fields.

Individuals with more than five years of experience tend to earn an average of 36% more than those with less than five years of experience.

After ten years of work, salaries increase by 21%, with an additional 14% increase for those who have worked for over 15 years.

These figures should be used as rough estimates, as considering individual job titles can lead to more accurate assessments.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

The correlation between higher education and higher salary is widely acknowledged, but how much of an income increase can one expect from obtaining a degree?

We conducted a study in Macao comparing the salaries of professionals with different levels of college degrees who held similar positions in various industries.

Our results showed that individuals with a certificate or diploma earned an average of 17% more than those who only completed high school.

Those who obtained a Bachelor's Degree earned 24% more than their counterparts with a certificate or diploma.

Professionals with a Master's Degree earned 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, those who held a PhD earned an average of 23% more than those with a Master's Degree while performing the same job.


Is investing in a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Is pursuing higher education worth the investment?

Earning a Master's degree or any post-graduate qualification in Macao is a substantial financial commitment, with tuition fees ranging from 37,400 MOP to 112,000 MOP and a duration of around two years. It's important to note that during this period, any salary increases are unlikely, assuming ongoing employment. Salary reviews are typically conducted after completing the program and obtaining the degree.

Many individuals pursue advanced education as a means of transitioning to higher-paying positions, and the statistics indicate that this is an effective strategy. On average, individuals who change jobs after earning a higher degree receive a salary increase of about 10% more than the typical annual raise.

Ultimately, deciding whether or not to pursue advanced education depends on a variety of factors, including the personal situation and experience. However, if one can afford the financial costs of obtaining a higher degree, the return on investment is likely to be worthwhile, with the ability to recoup the costs in approximately a year.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Macao

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In Macao, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 19% across all career fields.

Male
8,140 MOP
Female-16%
6,830 MOP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value


Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Macao

How much are annual salary increments in Macao? How often do employees get salary raises?

Macao

Employees in Macao are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Macao
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Macao is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates in Macao

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Macao
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61% of surveyed staff in Macao reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 39% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
39%
No Bonus
61%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field

Finance
High
Architecture
High
Sales
High
Business Development
High
Marketing / Advertising
High
Information Technology
Moderate
Healthcare
Moderate
Insurance
Moderate
Customer Service
Moderate
Human Resources
Moderate
Construction
Low
Transport
Low
Hospitality
Low

What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Salaries for popular jobs. Salaries by occupations.

Job TitleAverage Salary
Accounting and Finance
Accountant5,220 MOP
Accounting Assistant4,190 MOP
Accounting Manager11,100 MOP
Bookkeeper3,590 MOP
Chartered Accountant6,640 MOP
Corporate Treasurer10,300 MOP
Financial Analyst9,550 MOP
Financial Manager15,500 MOP
Internal Auditor6,920 MOP

Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administrative Assistant3,930 MOP
Office Manager6,770 MOP
Receptionist2,980 MOP
Secretary3,510 MOP

Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
Art Director7,820 MOP
Creative Director7,680 MOP
Graphic Designer4,560 MOP
Photographer4,230 MOP

Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aerospace Engineer9,300 MOP
Air Traffic Controller8,200 MOP
Flight Attendant5,230 MOP
Pilot13,500 MOP

Architecture
Architect8,970 MOP
CAD Drafter3,830 MOP

Automotive
Mechanic2,800 MOP
Service Advisor5,420 MOP

Banking
Bank Branch Manager13,300 MOP
Teller2,920 MOP

Bilingual
Teacher6,060 MOP
Translator6,640 MOP

Business Planning
Business Analyst9,020 MOP
Business Development Manager12,200 MOP
Project Manager8,750 MOP

Care Giving and Child Care
Nanny3,020 MOP
Nursery Teacher2,850 MOP

Construction / Building / Installation
Civil Engineer6,980 MOP
Construction Project Manager12,100 MOP
Health and Safety Officer3,380 MOP

Customer Service and Call Center
Call Center Representative2,730 MOP
Customer Service Manager10,200 MOP
Customer Service Representative2,910 MOP

Engineering
Electrical Engineer7,270 MOP
Engineer7,360 MOP
Mechanical Engineer7,350 MOP

Executive and Management
Chief Executive Officer16,800 MOP
Chief Financial Officer15,800 MOP
General Manager13,200 MOP

Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Chef4,670 MOP
Executive Chef5,690 MOP
Hotel Manager13,400 MOP
Travel Agent4,610 MOP
Waiter / Waitress2,370 MOP

Health and Medical
Dentist17,500 MOP
Dietitian15,000 MOP
Laboratory Technician5,830 MOP
Nurse6,150 MOP

Human Resources
Human Resources Manager11,100 MOP
Human Resources Officer4,460 MOP

Information Technology
Computer Technician5,920 MOP
Database Administrator7,400 MOP
Developer / Programmer7,450 MOP
Information Technology Manager12,000 MOP
Network Engineer6,670 MOP

Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Police Officer4,340 MOP

Legal
Attorney14,600 MOP
Legal Assistant4,040 MOP

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Journalist8,730 MOP

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineer6,330 MOP
Pharmacist9,360 MOP

Sales Retail and Wholesale
Cashier2,970 MOP
Sales Manager12,700 MOP
Sales Representative4,930 MOP

Teaching / Education
Elementary School Teacher5,010 MOP
Secondary School Teacher5,960 MOP

Average Hourly Wage in Macao


43 MOP per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for all employees in Macao is 43 MOP.This is the rate that the average individual gets paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Macao is 11 MOP. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Macao is 25% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
6,660 MOP
Public Sector+25%
8,310 MOP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Macao?

It is extremely difficult to give an exact figure of a good salary when no specific job is selected, however; an estimate can be provided based purely on the cost of living. A good compensation in Macao would range anywhere between 6,910 MOP and 10,500 MOP.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary in Macao ranges from 1,890 MOP to 4,990 MOP. The base salary depends on many factors including profession, experience, and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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