296 verified cells across 55 distinct grades, organized in 15 pay groups.Salaries shown are annual base in HKD (HK$) before allowances and locality adjustments.
As of 2026, Hong Kong federal civil servants earn HK$113,580–HK$5,480,600 (approx USD 14,538–USD 701,517) per year across 55 grades under the Civil Service Pay Scales, published by Civil Service Bureau (CSB). Last verified 2026-04-20.
Master Pay Scale — Main civilian pay scale covering most civil servants. Points 1-49 with incremental progression.
| Point | Annual base | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HK$182,160 | |
| 2 | HK$193,620 | |
| 3 | HK$206,400 | |
| 4 | HK$219,660 | |
| 5 | HK$234,420 | |
| 6 | HK$249,240 | |
| 7 | HK$265,740 | |
| 8 | HK$283,020 | |
| 9 | HK$301,380 | |
| 10 | HK$319,080 | |
| 11 | HK$338,700 | |
| 12 | HK$359,940 | |
| 13 | HK$381,540 | |
| 14 | HK$400,860 | |
| 15 | HK$420,960 | |
| 16 | HK$442,200 | |
| 17 | HK$464,580 | |
| 18 | HK$487,440 | |
| 19 | HK$511,680 | |
| 20 | HK$537,180 | |
| 21 | HK$564,120 | |
| 22 | HK$590,760 | |
| 23 | HK$618,540 | |
| 24 | HK$647,760 | |
| 25 | HK$677,400 | |
| 26 | HK$709,320 | |
| 27 | HK$742,380 | |
| 28 | HK$777,360 | |
| 29 | HK$814,200 | |
| 30 | HK$852,120 | |
| 31 | HK$892,140 | |
| 32 | HK$934,260 | |
| 33 | HK$978,120 | |
| 34 | HK$987,960 | |
| 35 | HK$997,800 | |
| 36 | HK$1,021,560 | |
| 37 | HK$1,070,040 | |
| 38 | HK$1,119,060 | |
| 39 | HK$1,170,900 | |
| 40 | HK$1,221,300 | |
| 41 | HK$1,273,860 | |
| 42 | HK$1,328,880 | |
| 43 | HK$1,385,940 | |
| 44 | HK$1,435,800 | |
| 45 | HK$1,532,400 | |
| 46 | HK$1,587,300 | |
| 47 | HK$1,645,020 | |
| 48 | HK$1,704,120 | |
| 49 | HK$1,765,500 |
Notes on the Civil Service Pay Scales
- Hong Kong CSB publishes several pay scales: Master Pay Scale (MPS, points 1-49), Model Scale 1 (lower grades), Police Pay Scale, Disciplined Services (Commander/Officer/Rank and File), Directorate (general + legal), Training, Apprentices, and ICAC.
- Scales are revised on a bargaining cycle; values shown are 'w.e.f. 1.4.2025' (as in effect from April 2025 unless subsequently revised).
- Annual = monthly × 12. Hong Kong civil service pay does not include a guaranteed 13th month.
Frequently asked about Hong Kong federal pay
Hong Kong federal civil servants earn between HK$113,580 to HK$5,480,600 per year (2026 fiscal year) depending on grade and step, under the Civil Service Pay Scales. These figures are the annual base salary in HKD and exclude allowances, locality adjustments, and performance bonuses.
The Hong Kong federal civil service has 55 distinct grade classifications across 15 pay groups in FedSalary's coverage. Each grade typically progresses through several steps; FedSalary tracks 296 verified (grade, step) salary cells for Hong Kong.
The authoritative publisher for Hong Kong federal civil-service pay is Civil Service Bureau (CSB). Their official site is https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html. FedSalary mirrors the data and links every cell back to the primary publication.
Hong Kong federal pay tables are typically revised once per fiscal year (current cycle: 2026). FedSalary's automated refresh pipeline re-fetches the source publications annually each May and republishes any changes verified against historical anchor cells.
The figures shown are annual base salary only. They exclude locality / regional adjustments, overtime, allowances (housing, hardship, language, etc.), performance bonuses, and employer pension contributions. Some countries (e.g., Japan, Netherlands) publish additional mandatory adjustments on top of base, which are shown separately on the grade pages.
Approximate cross-currency ranges (snapshot 2026-05-02 mid-market): USD 14,538–701,517 · EUR 13,217–637,743 · GBP 11,447–552,375. The native-currency authoritative range is HK$113,580 to HK$5,480,600. Conversion is informational; FX rates fluctuate roughly five percent per year.