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Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Average Salaries in Hong Kong 2024

How much money does a person working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment make in Hong Kong?


Average Monthly Salary
34,600 HKD
( 415,000 HKD yearly)

LOW
16,900
HKD
AVERAGE
34,600
HKD
HIGH
65,300
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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong typically earns around 34,600 HKD. Salaries range from 16,900 HKD (lowest average) to 65,300 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
3D Artist29,000 HKD
3D Designer30,500 HKD
3D Generalist25,900 HKD
3D Visualization Specialist30,900 HKD
Acrobatic Rigger20,200 HKD
Actor42,500 HKD
Art Administrator31,700 HKD
Art Director41,900 HKD
Art Lead38,400 HKD
Artificial Intelligence Generated Art Creator29,000 HKD
Associate Media Director34,600 HKD
Associate Producer42,300 HKD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer27,600 HKD
Broadcast Associate22,900 HKD
Broadcast News Analyst32,100 HKD
Broadcast Technician19,500 HKD
Broadcasting Journalist37,800 HKD
Broadcasting Presenter42,500 HKD
Camera Equipment Repairer21,000 HKD
Camera Operator19,400 HKD
Cartoonist / Animator30,300 HKD
CAS Engineer32,500 HKD
Censorship Executive37,200 HKD
Chief Social Media Officer53,700 HKD
Choreographer28,700 HKD
Colorist16,300 HKD
Communications Manager44,900 HKD
Content Moderator26,900 HKD
Correspondent36,000 HKD
Dance Director31,200 HKD
Dancer27,600 HKD
Digital Content Manager45,300 HKD
Digital Music Promoter37,600 HKD
Director of Photography34,300 HKD
Disc Jockey21,000 HKD
Drone Cinematographer31,700 HKD
Editorial Assistant17,700 HKD
Events Manager32,300 HKD
Graphic Designer22,100 HKD
Illustrator23,300 HKD
Industrial Designer19,300 HKD
Influencer Marketing Manager40,700 HKD
Influencer Outreach Specialist31,700 HKD
Instructional Designer21,000 HKD
Internet Community Manager28,500 HKD
Internet Radio Producer51,000 HKD
Journalist37,200 HKD
Live Streaming Moderator28,000 HKD
Live Streaming Producer41,900 HKD
Live Streaming Specialist32,100 HKD
Makeup Artist20,600 HKD
Media Design Manager55,800 HKD
Media Equipment Operator18,200 HKD
Media Operations Manager43,200 HKD
Media Planner29,500 HKD
Media Producer39,900 HKD
Media Product Development Manager53,900 HKD
Media Production Manager52,500 HKD
Media Program Director58,700 HKD
Media Relation Executive56,200 HKD
Media Relations Manager55,200 HKD
Media Sales Manager64,400 HKD
Movement and Dance Coordinator31,600 HKD
Multimedia Coordinator21,300 HKD
Multimedia Designer21,300 HKD
Music Consultant29,900 HKD
Music Producer46,000 HKD
Musician23,000 HKD
News Associate29,800 HKD
News Reporter39,400 HKD
Online Community Moderator29,700 HKD
Podcast Advertising Specialist31,300 HKD
Podcast Producer32,900 HKD
Post Production Assistant19,900 HKD
Producer54,100 HKD
Product Designer22,000 HKD
Product Planner29,000 HKD
Production Artist29,500 HKD
Production Assistant19,200 HKD
Production Director44,000 HKD
Production Technician18,000 HKD
Program Researcher33,600 HKD
Promotion Coordinator25,500 HKD
Social Media Compliance Manager38,000 HKD
Social Media Compliance Officer32,400 HKD
Sound Engineer27,100 HKD
Sound Engineering Technician16,200 HKD
Stage Technician15,800 HKD
Sub Editor19,500 HKD
Television Executive Producer65,500 HKD
Transmission Engineer30,100 HKD
Video Editor24,300 HKD
Video Producer32,300 HKD
Videographer27,400 HKD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Content Creator47,200 HKD
Virtual Set Designer33,800 HKD
Virtual Staging Specialist34,700 HKD
Visual Designer30,400 HKD
Visual Effects Artist31,100 HKD
Voiceover Artist27,100 HKD


Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Hong Kong

Median and salary distribution Hong Kong Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
36,300 HKD or more
10% of people earn
31,400 to 36,300 HKD
20% of people earn
20,800 HKD or less
65% of people earn
20,800 to 31,400 HKD
Minimum Salary
16,900 HKD
Median
31,900 HKD
Maximum
65,300 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong range from 16,900 HKD (starting average salary) to 65,300 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment is 31,900 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong earn less than 26,100 HKD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 37,600 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 20,800 HKD to 31,400 HKD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 20,800 HKD mark, while 10% ranged from 31,400 HKD to 36,300 HKD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 36,300 HKD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Hong Kong

Salary comparison by gender Hong Kong Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
35,400 HKD
Female-5%
33,600 HKD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Hong Kong for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Hong Kong

How much are annual salary increments in Hong Kong for individuals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 27 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Hong Kong Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Hong Kong

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Hong Kong Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
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65% of surveyed staff in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 35% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
35%
No Bonus
65%

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 / Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment / Hong Kong


200 HKD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong is 200 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong is 97 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 31,900 HKD and 37,600 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 Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment in Hong Kong ranges from 16,900 HKD to 26,100 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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