How much does a translator make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$27,720 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $42,860
- Compared with the median pay in Hong Kong SAR China
- 2.2 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $43,160 |
| 18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $42,860 |
| 19. Sweden estimate | $41,290 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerHK$345,300
- JournalistHK$361,100
- LawyerHK$480,900
- JudgeHK$514,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedHK$414,200
- Museum curatorHK$347,800
- LibrarianHK$359,000
- EconomistHK$440,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$27,720 a month, HK$332,700 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$276,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$408,600.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $42,860 in Hong Kong SAR China, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: HK$345,300 a year against HK$332,700 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2016. How we calculate