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We know that getting employee benefits right can be tricky. It's a balancing act, especially with all the shifts in Hong Kong workplaces that have occurred over the past few years. But those perks and benefits can be the difference between attracting top talent and seeing them accept an offer at a competing organisation.

The 2026 Salary Guide is not just a salary report. We share the valuable employee benefits that can make all the difference in engaging and securing high-performing professionals in Hong Kong, giving you reassurance that you are offering the best benefits package.

As organisations reaffirm the office as the primary place of work, remote arrangements are becoming less prevalent with 24% of employees now reporting that they are required to attend the office in person five days a week. However, for those accustomed to hybrid models, some are beginning to view a full-time return as warranting additional compensation.

Companies can stand out from the competition and secure the best talent by going beyond workplace flexibility and offering benefits that employees truly value, like financial incentives, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Hiring managers: Get customised salary data and insights from a Robert Half talent solutions professional.

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(bonuses,
overtime) Professional
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caregiving Retirement
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planning Health
benefits On-site
(fitness,
food/drinks) Work-life
balance and
flexibility Financial
(bonuses,
overtime) Professional
development
(training) Family and
caregiving Retirement
and financial
planning Health
benefits On-site
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food/drinks)

Strategic use of bonuses allows organisations to recognise employees’ significant contributions without overextending base salaries. The potential of receiving a bonus is enough to make many employees stay at their current employer or jump to one who offers them.

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of workers say the potential of a bonus in their overall compensation package is more important compared to other benefits

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of workers state that their last bonus was the amount that they expected

The employee benefits Hong Kong workers value the most

To attract candidates with the specialised, mission-critical skills their teams need, employers must clearly communicate the full value of working for their company. In a market where salary growth has moderated, hiring managers benefit from emphasising what they have on offer beyond the paycheck. Employers can align their benefits offering with what Hong Kong workers say they value the most which is:

Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements (55%)

Financial benefits (bonuses, stock, overtime) (53%)

Family and caregiving (40%)

Professional development (training, seminars, mentorship) (38%)

Retirement and financial planning (36%)

Health benefits (33%)

The current retention power play

Beyond salary, employee benefits such as professional development, flexibility, and wellbeing support play a vital role in retention. Employees are more likely to stay with organisations that invest in their overall quality of life. In fact, 98% of workers say that a comprehensive benefits package is an important reason to stay with their current employer.

56% say it is very important – a fundamental requirement for them to stay

42% say it is somewhat important – but other factors are equally important

2% say it is somewhat unimportant – it plays a minor role compared to other factors

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The salaries listed in Robert Half’s Salary Guide are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on real compensation data from professionals Robert Half has successfully matched with employers across Hong Kong.

The salaries listed in the salary tables represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits, or the Mandatory Provident Fund. We report salaries in three percentiles, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels.

The non-salary data presented in this Salary Guide is derived from an online survey conducted by an independent research firm commissioned by Robert Half in August 2025. The survey gathered responses from 300 finance, accounting, financial services, and IT and technology professionals employed by a diverse range of organisations in Hong Kong, including SMEs and large companies.