Yes. Imported workers must be paid no less than the median monthly wage of local workers in comparable positions, stated in the Standard Employment Contract. The Labour Department’s List of Common Posts publishes the median for common posts by industry. Follow the LD’s latest figures. Labour Services Company Ltd. (licence 81090) handles wage-compliance checks; not legal advice.
Last verified against Labour Department / Immigration Department publications: 2026-09-14.
Median, not minimum wage
The rule is the position’s monthly median — e.g. if the median is HK$17,150, the contract wage cannot be lower. Medians are updated by the LD from time to time; check the current version before filing.
We publish the full table
Our site lists median wages for 319 common posts across airlines, catering, hotels, beauty, logistics-support and more, browsable by industry — then verify against the LD’s current List of Common Posts.
Consequences of paying below
Below-median offers can be refused; if actual terms differ from the application after approval, that is a breach — approvals can be withdrawn with up to two years’ debarment. Catering also carries departmental ratio rules.
Where do I check the latest medians?
The LD’s List of Common Posts carries medians, working hours and entry requirements by post; our 319-post table is a first reference.
Do bonuses and allowances count?
The contracted monthly wage must meet the median; whether bonuses, allowances and overtime count follows LD rules and contract terms — declare wage items truthfully.
Does the housing deduction affect the rule?
From 2026-06-16 employers may deduct up to 20% of monthly wages for housing cost, with take-home arrangements still complying with the contract and law — follow the latest ordinance.