How much does a chief engineer make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$20,240 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $31,290
- Compared with the median pay in Hong Kong SAR China
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2016
Where Hong Kong SAR China ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 25. Malta estimate | $32,340 |
| 26. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $31,290 |
| 27. Portugal estimate | $31,230 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotHK$227,900
- Airline pilotHK$310,600
- Air traffic controllerHK$304,200
- Air traffic safety technicianHK$216,700
- Wind technicianHK$186,100
- Technical aideHK$212,600
- Electrical technicianHK$222,800
- Electronics engineering technicianHK$207,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$20,240 a month, HK$242,900 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$188,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$286,500.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $31,290 in Hong Kong SAR China, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: HK$242,900 a year against HK$227,900 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2016. How we calculate