How much does a lawyer make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$40,070 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $61,950
- Compared with the median pay in Hong Kong SAR China
- 3.1 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $62,380 |
| 18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $61,950 |
| 19. Sweden estimate | $59,680 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeHK$514,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedHK$414,200
- Museum curatorHK$347,800
- LibrarianHK$359,000
- EconomistHK$440,300
- AnthropologistHK$354,900
- HistorianHK$371,200
- PsychologistHK$394,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$40,070 a month, HK$480,900 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$361,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$659,400.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $61,950 in Hong Kong SAR China, 2.6 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: HK$514,100 a year against HK$480,900 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2016. How we calculate