Hong Kong: Payroll & Employment Facts
Verified statutory employment facts for Hong Kong, each with its official source and the date it applies from. This is our reference record. For provider choice and hiring advice, see the Hong Kong employer-of-record guide and the Hong Kong country hub.
What is the minimum wage in Hong Kong?
| National minimum wage |
$43.10 / hour
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|---|---|
| Next review date |
2026-10-31
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What employer social contributions apply in Hong Kong?
Rates are a percentage of gross wage, applied up to the annual contribution ceiling.
| Employer social security rate |
0.00%
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|---|---|
| Pension |
5.00%
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| Healthcare |
0.00%
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| Employees' Compensation Insurance |
Not available
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| Annual contribution ceiling |
360,000 HKD
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| Total employer burden |
5.00%
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What notice and leave rules apply in Hong Kong?
Statutory minimum notice the employer must give, by completed length of service.
| Length of service | Employer notice |
|---|---|
| 0+ months | 4 weeks |
| Payment in lieu of notice (PILON) |
Permitted
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|---|---|
| Minimum annual leave |
7 days
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| Annual leave includes public holidays |
No
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| Public holidays per year |
14 days
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Is 13th-month pay required in Hong Kong?
None of the following are mandated by statute; they may still arise from a contract or collective agreement.
| Thirteenth-month pay required |
Not available
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|---|---|
| Profit sharing required |
Not available
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| Holiday bonus required |
Not available
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How is severance calculated in Hong Kong?
| Formula |
For a monthly-rated employee: (Last full month's wages × 2/3) × Reckonable years of service. Service for incomplete year calculated pro-rata.
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|---|---|
| Per-year multiplier |
0.6667 months of pay
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| Minimum qualifying tenure |
24 months
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| Calculation base |
Regular
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Worked example
Employee with 5 years continuous service, annual salary £30,000. Exchange rate £1 = HKD 9.8. Monthly HKD: (£30,000 × 9.8) ÷ 12 = HKD 24,500. Applied cap: HKD 22,500. Severance: (HKD 22,500 × 2/3) × 5 = HKD 75,000.