How much does a ship pilot make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$18,990 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $29,360
- Compared with the median pay in Hong Kong SAR China
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2016
Where Hong Kong SAR China ranks among 143 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 | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 26. Malta estimate | $30,340 |
| 27. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $29,360 |
| 28. Portugal estimate | $29,300 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerHK$242,900
- 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 ship pilot make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$18,990 a month, HK$227,900 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$174,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$291,200.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $29,360 in Hong Kong SAR China, 3.1 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
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