How much does a cook make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$9,375 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,490
- Compared with the median pay in Hong Kong SAR China
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2016
Where Hong Kong SAR China ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 28. Bahamas estimate | $15,280 |
| 29. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $14,490 |
| 30. Puerto Rico estimate | $14,050 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantHK$135,000
- Rail conductorHK$126,700
- GuideHK$118,800
- WaiterHK$102,100
- BartenderHK$106,900
- HairdresserHK$105,200
- BeauticianHK$105,400
- Household managerHK$121,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$9,375 a month, HK$112,500 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$99,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$126,700.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $14,490 in Hong Kong SAR China, 2.7 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: HK$135,000 a year against HK$112,500 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2016. How we calculate