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Teacher Salary in Hong Kong

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Hong Kong median is $65,563 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$65,563
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,459
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$45,920
Hong Kong, HK
Hourly (national)
$31.52
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Hong Kong

CityPer year
Hong Kong, HK$45,920

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Hong Kong?
The national median teacher salary in Hong Kong is about HK$514,000 per year (HK$42,800 per month). Across 1 cities, pay ranges from about HK$360,000 to HK$360,000.
Which Hong Kong city pays teachers the most?
Hong Kong, HK pays the most at about HK$360,000 per year.
Which Hong Kong city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Hong Kong, HK is on the lower end at about HK$360,000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Hong Kong?
Across Hong Kong cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about HK$271,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about HK$477,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Hong Kong cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 1 cities in Hong Kong, all shown in HKD.
Is teacher in demand in Hong Kong?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.