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Minimum wage calculator Hong Kong

Hong Kong's statutory minimum wage is HK$43.10 an hour from 1 May 2026.

It is checked over each wage period: your wages for the period have to be at least the hours you worked times the minimum rate.

How it's calculated

Minimum wages for the period = hours worked in the period × HK$43.10.
If your wages for the period are lower, the employer has to make up the difference.
If the monthly wages are below HK$17,600, the employer must keep a record of the hours you work.

An example

Working 208 hours in a month, your wages for that month have to be at least 208 times HK$43.10.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Hong Kong in 2026?

HK$43.10 an hour, in force from 1 May 2026.

Is HK$17,600 the monthly minimum wage?

No. It's the monthly amount below which the employer must record your hours. The Labour Department stresses it is not a monthly minimum wage: what counts is the hours you worked.

Does the minimum wage apply to everyone?

To most employees. Student interns and work experience students in exempt student employment are left out, and employees with disabilities can ask for a productivity assessment.

Key terms

SMW: Statutory minimum wage, the lowest hourly rate an employer may pay.
Wage period: The period your wages are paid for, such as a month or a week.

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on 16 October 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

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