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Teaching / Education Average Salaries in Hong Kong 2024

How much money does a person working in Teaching / Education make in Hong Kong?


Average Monthly Salary
38,300 HKD
( 460,000 HKD yearly)

LOW
18,600
HKD
AVERAGE
38,300
HKD
HIGH
70,800
HKD
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 Teaching / Education in Hong Kong typically earns around 38,300 HKD. Salaries range from 18,600 HKD (lowest average) to 70,800 HKD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Teaching / Education domain in Hong Kong exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Teaching / Education
Academic Advisor36,000 HKD
Academic Assistant26,100 HKD
Academic Coach35,700 HKD
Academic Librarian26,500 HKD
Academic Manager41,400 HKD
Academic Specialist31,200 HKD
Academic Staff26,900 HKD
Accompanist29,700 HKD
Achievement Coach35,200 HKD
Admissions Specialist32,900 HKD
Agricultural Sciences Teacher28,000 HKD
Anthropology Teacher28,900 HKD
Arabic Language Teacher28,300 HKD
Archeology Teacher28,900 HKD
Architecture Teacher31,400 HKD
Archivist24,100 HKD
Art Teacher26,100 HKD
Assistant School Principal36,400 HKD
Assistant Teacher25,000 HKD
Biochemistry Professor 48,800 HKD
Biology Teacher28,300 HKD
Blended Learning Specialist35,700 HKD
Bursary Scheme Manager32,200 HKD
Business Teacher29,600 HKD
Careers Advisor34,700 HKD
Careers Consultant37,300 HKD
Chemistry Teacher27,000 HKD
Chief Remote Learning Officer49,000 HKD
Child Care Coordinator27,800 HKD
Child Care Worker22,300 HKD
Childcare Worker23,000 HKD
Classroom Assistant22,700 HKD
Clinical School Psychologist42,900 HKD
Coding Coach30,100 HKD
College Aide36,300 HKD
College and Career Readiness Specialist38,300 HKD
College Dean65,400 HKD
College President64,200 HKD
Communications Teacher29,000 HKD
Community Education Officer23,800 HKD
Computer Science Teacher26,500 HKD
Computer Teacher29,000 HKD
Creative Writing Trainer33,000 HKD
Credit Counselor35,000 HKD
Cultural Studies Teacher27,300 HKD
Curriculum Coordinator35,100 HKD
Curriculum Developer37,900 HKD
Curriculum Specialist36,000 HKD
Dean of Faculty65,900 HKD
Demonstrator26,100 HKD
Deputy Controller of Examinations34,000 HKD
Digital Citizenship Educator28,300 HKD
Digital Literacy Instructor28,200 HKD
Director of Learning Technology39,000 HKD
Distance Learning Coordinator31,300 HKD
E-Learning Consultant39,300 HKD
E-learning Content Developer37,600 HKD
E-Learning Designer36,000 HKD
Economics Lecturer50,200 HKD
Economics Teacher29,100 HKD
EdTech Compliance Manager31,500 HKD
EdTech Consultant32,400 HKD
EdTech Content Creator30,300 HKD
Education Administrator33,400 HKD
Education Assistant26,300 HKD
Education Assistant Director36,500 HKD
Education Assistant Librarian20,900 HKD
Education Assistant Principal30,400 HKD
Education Assistant Professor42,400 HKD
Education Associate29,500 HKD
Education Consultant38,900 HKD
Education Consultant35,400 HKD
Education Coordinator30,700 HKD
Education Counselor33,600 HKD
Education Director50,700 HKD
Education Policy Analyst39,900 HKD
Education Program Specialist38,500 HKD
Education Researcher43,300 HKD
Education Resource Specialist32,800 HKD
Education Services Facilitator34,500 HKD
Education Technology Specialist32,100 HKD
Educational Content Writer35,600 HKD
Educational Data Privacy Officer33,900 HKD
Educational Psychologist46,500 HKD
EFL Teacher29,100 HKD
eLearning Trainer27,500 HKD
Elementary School Teacher24,200 HKD
Engineering Lecturer48,500 HKD
Engineering Teacher39,700 HKD
English Teacher26,600 HKD
ESL Teacher29,400 HKD
Faculty Assistant37,500 HKD
Foreign Language Teacher25,700 HKD
GED Teacher26,300 HKD
Geography Teacher29,000 HKD
Head of Mathematics Department40,400 HKD
Head of School49,600 HKD
High School Teacher33,000 HKD
History Teacher30,600 HKD
Infant Teacher21,400 HKD
Instructional Assistant29,800 HKD
Instructional Coach33,900 HKD
Instructor33,500 HKD
Kindergarten Teacher24,000 HKD
Language Instructor For Expatriate24,700 HKD
Law Teacher41,100 HKD
Learning Designer34,800 HKD
Learning Experience Designer41,200 HKD
Learning Management System Administrator32,200 HKD
Lecturer48,100 HKD
Librarian24,700 HKD
Library Assistant19,400 HKD
Library Director33,200 HKD
Library Specialist24,800 HKD
Library Technician21,700 HKD
Life Sciences Teacher27,400 HKD
Makerspace Coordinator and Facilitator26,800 HKD
Math Lecturer54,200 HKD
Math Teacher32,000 HKD
Mathematics Teacher32,900 HKD
Mentor30,700 HKD
Middle School Teacher29,700 HKD
Music Teacher26,600 HKD
Nursery Manager43,200 HKD
Nursery Worker17,800 HKD
Online Course Developer34,900 HKD
Online Course Instructor32,600 HKD
Online Learning Facilitator29,600 HKD
Online Tutor27,100 HKD
Paraprofessional38,200 HKD
Personalized Learning Specialist37,300 HKD
Physical Education Specialist31,100 HKD
Physical Education Teacher25,000 HKD
Physics Teacher 29,600 HKD
Political Science Teacher29,500 HKD
Post Doctoral Researcher47,100 HKD
Preschool Education Administrator33,900 HKD
Preschool Teacher24,300 HKD
Primary School Teacher25,800 HKD
Principal41,900 HKD
Product Specialist33,300 HKD
Professor - Accounting53,700 HKD
Professor - Architecture54,400 HKD
Professor - Biology52,500 HKD
Professor - Business Administration51,000 HKD
Professor - Chemical Engineering55,700 HKD
Professor - Chemistry54,600 HKD
Professor - Civil Engineering50,500 HKD
Professor - Communication49,900 HKD
Professor - Computer Science52,400 HKD
Professor - Dentistry54,400 HKD
Professor - Drama49,900 HKD
Professor - Economics53,700 HKD
Professor - Education52,700 HKD
Professor - Electrical Engineering54,600 HKD
Professor - English49,300 HKD
Professor - Environmental Engineering52,600 HKD
Professor - Foreign Languages48,600 HKD
Professor - Geological Sciences50,200 HKD
Professor - History50,400 HKD
Professor - Industrial Engineering49,900 HKD
Professor - Law53,900 HKD
Professor - Legal Support47,900 HKD
Professor - Liberal Arts49,800 HKD
Professor - Marketing51,700 HKD
Professor - Mathematics54,200 HKD
Professor - Mechanical Engineering52,800 HKD
Professor - Medical Administration53,100 HKD
Professor - Medicine59,500 HKD
Professor - Music45,300 HKD
Professor - Nursing51,300 HKD
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences53,900 HKD
Professor - Philosophy54,200 HKD
Professor - Physical Therapy56,700 HKD
Professor - Physics58,400 HKD
Professor - Psychology52,800 HKD
Professor - Rehabilitation49,100 HKD
Professor - Social Work48,100 HKD
Professor - Sociology52,400 HKD
Professor - Special Education53,100 HKD
Psychology Teacher41,800 HKD
Public Management Assistant Professor43,400 HKD
School Counselor37,700 HKD
Science Educator28,800 HKD
Science Laboratory Assistant27,200 HKD
Science Teacher30,300 HKD
Secondary Mathematics Teacher30,900 HKD
Secondary School Teacher28,800 HKD
Special Education Advocate37,500 HKD
Special Education Teacher31,100 HKD
Special Needs Assistant24,000 HKD
Statistics Lecturer52,100 HKD
STEAM Educator27,000 HKD
STEM Educator26,400 HKD
Student Accounts Coordinator27,800 HKD
Student Development Specialist33,400 HKD
Student Employment Specialist31,600 HKD
Student Services26,400 HKD
Student Services Coordinator25,900 HKD
Student Support Manager34,500 HKD
Substitute Teacher24,100 HKD
Teacher26,200 HKD
Teacher Aide22,400 HKD
Teacher Trainer33,400 HKD
Teaching Assistant21,600 HKD
TEFL Teacher28,300 HKD
Training and Development Specialist36,300 HKD
Training Coordinator25,200 HKD
Tutor27,700 HKD
University Teacher51,600 HKD
Virtual Teacher25,700 HKD
Vocational Education Teacher27,900 HKD


Teaching / Education Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Hong Kong

Median and salary distribution Hong Kong Teaching / Education monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
40,700 HKD or more
10% of people earn
35,300 to 40,700 HKD
20% of people earn
23,500 HKD or less
65% of people earn
23,500 to 35,300 HKD
Minimum Salary
18,600 HKD
Median
36,400 HKD
Maximum
70,800 HKD




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 Teaching / Education in Hong Kong range from 18,600 HKD (starting average salary) to 70,800 HKD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Teaching / Education is 36,400 HKD, implying that half of the workforce in Hong Kong earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Teaching / Education in Hong Kong earn less than 29,700 HKD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 42,800 HKD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Teaching / Education in Hong Kong. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 23,500 HKD to 35,300 HKD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 23,500 HKD mark, while 10% ranged from 35,300 HKD to 40,700 HKD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 40,700 HKD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Teaching / Education in Hong Kong having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


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.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Teaching / Education in Hong Kong, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Hong Kong costs anywhere from 184,000 HKD to 551,000 HKD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Teaching / Education / Hong Kong

Salary comparison by gender Hong Kong Teaching / Education monthly
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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 the field of Teaching / Education in Hong Kong, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Male
40,200 HKD
Female-9%
36,800 HKD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Hong Kong for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Hong Kong
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Teaching / Education / Hong Kong

How much are annual salary increments in Hong Kong for individuals working in Teaching / Education? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Teaching / Education in Hong Kong are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Hong Kong Teaching / Education
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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.

Hong Kong / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Hong Kong
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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 Hong Kong 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 / Teaching / Education / Hong Kong

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Hong Kong Teaching / Education
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62% of surveyed staff in Teaching / Education reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 38% 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
38%
No Bonus
62%

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.


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.

Hourly Average Wage / Teaching / Education / Hong Kong


220 HKD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Teaching / Education in Hong Kong is 220 HKD.This is the rate they get 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 people working in Teaching / Education in Hong Kong is 110 HKD. 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 Hong Kong is 10% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
35,600 HKD
Public Sector+10%
39,300 HKD
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 Teaching / Education in Hong Kong?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 36,400 HKD and 42,800 HKD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

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 for jobs in Teaching / Education in Hong Kong ranges from 18,600 HKD to 29,700 HKD. The base salary depends on many factors including 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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