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Lawyer Salary in Hong Kong

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Hong Kong median is $165,821 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$165,821
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,814
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$116,458
Hong Kong, HK
Hourly (national)
$79.72
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Hong Kong

CityPer year
Hong Kong, HK$116,458

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Related Legal salaries in Hong Kong

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Hong Kong?
The national median lawyer salary in Hong Kong is about HK$1,300,000 per year (HK$108,300 per month). Across 1 cities, pay ranges from about HK$913,000 to HK$913,000.
Which Hong Kong city pays lawyers the most?
Hong Kong, HK pays the most at about HK$913,000 per year.
Which Hong Kong city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Hong Kong, HK is on the lower end at about HK$913,000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Hong Kong?
Across Hong Kong cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about HK$547,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about HK$1,530,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Hong Kong cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 1 cities in Hong Kong, all shown in HKD.
Is lawyer in demand in Hong Kong?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.