How much does a sex worker make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$9,026 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,950
- 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 28. Bahamas estimate | $14,710 |
| 29. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $13,950 |
| 30. Puerto Rico estimate | $13,530 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerHK$124,400
- CompanionHK$118,800
- EmbalmerHK$131,500
- Animal carerHK$111,900
- Driving instructorHK$144,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$9,026 a month, HK$108,300 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$95,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$124,000.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $13,950 in Hong Kong SAR China, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: HK$124,400 a year against HK$108,300 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2016. How we calculate