How much does a professor make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$33,130 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $51,220
- Compared with the median pay in Hong Kong SAR China
- 2.6 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. Switzerland estimate | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $51,570 |
| 18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $51,220 |
| 19. Sweden estimate | $49,340 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacherHK$360,200
- High school teacherHK$389,100
- Elementary school teacherHK$366,400
- Preschool teacherHK$308,900
- Education officerHK$364,700
- Special needs teacherHK$370,200
- Esol teacherHK$313,700
- Music teacherHK$324,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professor make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$33,130 a month, HK$397,600 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$318,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$536,000.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $51,220 in Hong Kong SAR China, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: HK$397,600 a year against HK$360,200 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2016. How we calculate